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Susceptirbs

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(receivers), a term applied

1. To deaconesses, who assisted in undressing and dressing candidates for baptism, in anointing, and the like.

2. To sponsors, with special reference to the services rendered immediately before and after the rite of baptism.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Susceptirbs'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/susceptirbs.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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