The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier Incorporated, 1998 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... church , the ordained ministers , representatives , or officers of the church , as distinguished both from unordained lay leaders or officers and from the main body of the faithful ( the laity ) . The term is sometimes used of the ...
... church , the ordained ministers , representatives , or officers of the church , as distinguished both from unordained lay leaders or officers and from the main body of the faithful ( the laity ) . The term is sometimes used of the ...
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... church - approved societies of religious who profess “ simple ” rather than " solemn " vows of poverty , chastity , and obe- dience ( simple vows are more easily dispensed than solemn vows ) . Until the 16th century the church had ...
... church - approved societies of religious who profess “ simple ” rather than " solemn " vows of poverty , chastity , and obe- dience ( simple vows are more easily dispensed than solemn vows ) . Until the 16th century the church had ...
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... church , but to all intents and purposes other rites , such as marriage and confirmation ( which until the present was usually known as " joining the church " ) , are completely sacramental . In- fant baptism is practiced , as is adult ...
... church , but to all intents and purposes other rites , such as marriage and confirmation ( which until the present was usually known as " joining the church " ) , are completely sacramental . In- fant baptism is practiced , as is adult ...
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