Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
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Bible Encyclopedias
Superpositio
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a word used in the ancient Church to designate a fast, which lasted not only through the day, but till the morning of the following day, or for several days together, as was usual in the Passion week. The stations, or fasts (on stationary days; terminated at three o'clock in the afternoon. (See FASTING); (See STATION).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Superpositio'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/superpositio.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Superpositio'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/superpositio.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
