Bible Encyclopedias
Contra Votum

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a formula of regret in early Christian epitaphs, adopted from paganism after the 8th century, especially in Northern Italy.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Contra Votum'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/contra-votum.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.