ecclesiastical assemblies of the provinces of canterbury and of york
1Canterbury and York, Convocations of — ▪ religious meeting in the Church of England, ecclesiastical assemblies of the provinces of Canterbury and of York that meet two or three times a year and, since the mid 19th century, have been concerned particularly with the reform of the… …
2Convocation of the English Clergy — For other uses, see Convocation. The Convocation of the English Clergy is a synodical assembly of the Church of England consisting of bishops and clergy. Contents 1 Background and introduction 2 History 2.1 Before 1295 …
3French Congregation of the Oratory — French Congregation of the Oratory † Catholic Encyclopedia ► French Congregation of the Oratory Founded in Paris at the beginning of the seventeenth century by Cardinal Pierre de Bérulle, who, in Bossuet s words, made glisten in the… …
4religion — religionless, adj. /ri lij euhn/, n. 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and… …
5Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …
6Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
7Protestantism — /prot euh steuhn tiz euhm/, n. 1. the religion of Protestants. 2. the Protestant churches collectively. 3. adherence to Protestant principles. [1640 50; PROTESTANT + ISM] * * * One of the three major branches of Christianity, originating in the… …
8Europe — • The conception of Europe as a distinct division of the earth, separate from Asia and Africa, had its origin in ancient times Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Europe Europe …
9Convocation — A Convocation (Latin calling together , translating the Greek ecclesia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose. Contents 1 University use 1.1 Graduation 2 Ecclesiastical convocations …
10Councils of Clovesho — Councils of Clovesho † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Councils of Clovesho Clovesho, or Clofeshoch, is notable as the place at which were held several councils of the Anglo Saxon Church. The locality itself has never been successfully… …
