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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
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Versicle

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a brief and terse exclamation, commonly consisting of a single sentence, with a corresponding response which is used in various services of the Church, especially in the Church of England; also a short antiphon sung towards the altar; also the prayer or acclamation at the beginning of the Hours.

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