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Venia

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(favor) is an ancient term, signifying a monastic token of reverence, respect, or greeting, with which strangers and dignitaries were received on visiting the monastery.

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