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Historic Episcopate — This is a term that came into prominence when at the General Convention of 1886, which met in Chicago, the House of Bishops set forth the terms which it deemed a sufficient basis for the Reunion of Christendom. By it is meant the Ministry… … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
historic episcopate — This term, in general, refers to the historical succession of bishops in a particular diocese or in a particular Christian Church. Such a succession may simply be historical: a series of bishops following one another; or such a succession may… … Glossary of theological terms
Regina's historic buildings and precincts — had established the site of his considerable landholdings as the site of his Territorial Capital. [Pierre Berton, The Last Spike: The Great Railway, 1881 1885 . Toronto: McClelland Stewart, 1971, p.115.] With latter day eclipse of the railways in … Wikipedia
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Christianity — /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; … Universalium
Episcopal polity — is a form of church governance which is hierarchical in structure with the chief authority over a local Christian church resting in a bishop (Greek: episcopos ). This episcopal structure is found most often in the various churches of Orthodox,… … Wikipedia
Reformed Episcopal Church — Scriptural · Traditional · Liturgical · Evangelical Classification Protestant Orientation Anglican Polity Episcopal Leader … Wikipedia
religion — 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… … Universalium
Bishop — A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. The office of bishop is one of the three ministerial offices within Christianity, the other two being… … Wikipedia
Apostolic Succession — is the concept in Christianity that the succession of bishops, in uninterrupted lines, is historically traceable back to the original twelve apostles [Oskar Sommel, Rudolf Stählin Christliche Religion, Frankfurt 1960, 19] Within Catholic… … Wikipedia
Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral — William Reed Huntington s essay was the basis of the Quadrilateral. Part of … Wikipedia