the holy convocation

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• Convocation —    A meeting of a religious character as distinguished from congregation, which was more general, dealing with political and legal matters. Hence it is called an holy convocation. Such convocations were the Sabbaths (Lev. 23:2, 3), the Passover… …   Easton's Bible Dictionary

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• Convocation — Con vo*ca tion, n. [L. convocatio: cf. F. convocation. See {Convoke}.] 1. The act of calling or assembling by summons. [1913 Webster] 2. An assembly or meeting. [1913 Webster] In the first day there shall be a holy convocation. Ex. xii. 16. [1913 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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• Convocation of American Churches in Europe — The Convocation of American Churches in Europe is a jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America similar to a diocese. It includes all of ECUSA s churches in continental Europe. The Presiding Bishop has jurisdiction over… …   Wikipedia

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• The Athanasian Creed —     The Athanasian Creed     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Athanasian Creed     One of the symbols of the Faith approved by the Church and given a place in her liturgy, is a short, clear exposition of the doctrines of the Trinity and the… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• The Falls Church — refers to both an Anglican and Episcopal church in the city of Falls Church, Virginia near Washington, D. C.. The city takes its name from the church, and the church takes its name from being on the road to the Great Falls of the Potomac… …   Wikipedia

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