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• Eucharist - Names for the Eucharist
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• Eucharist - Anglicans/Episcopalians: Real Presence with Opinion
• Eucharist - Lutherans: presence as in with and under the forms—the Sacramental Union
• Eucharist - Methodism: presence as mystery
• Eucharist - Calvinist Reformed: spiritual feeding pneumatic presence
• Eucharist - Reformed/Congregational: no Real Presence
• Eucharist - Summary of views
• Eucharist - Ritual and liturgy
• Eucharist - The Agape feast
• Eucharist - Eastern Christianity
• Eucharist - Roman Catholicism
• Eucharist - Protestantism
• Eucharist - Jehovah's Witnesses
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Baptism by desire (latin Baptismus Flaminis) is primarily a Roman Catholic teaching which asserts that those who desire baptism, but are not baptized with water through the Christian ritual because of death, nevertheless bring about the fruits of Baptism. Hence, the Catechism of the Catholic Church observes, "For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they we ...

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In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Latin baptisterium) is the separate centrally-planned structure surrounding the baptismal font. The baptistery may be incorporated within the body of a church or cathedral and be provided with an altar as a chapel. In the early Christian Church, the catechumens were instructed and the sacrament of baptism was administered in the baptistery. The sacramental importance and sometimes architectural splendor of the baptistry reflect the importance of baptism to Chr ...

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Chrism (Greek word literally meaning "an anointing"), also called "Holy Oil," or "Consecrated Oil," is a consecrated oil used in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches in the administration of certain sacraments and ecclesiastical functions. Although typically not called Chrism today, pure or scented olive oil used by other Christian denominations have been called Chrism in the past. This includes oil used by Protestants and Restorationists in some forms of Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Feet washing. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Mormons, Chrism was historic ...

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Baptism is any water purification ritual practiced in any of various religions including Christianity, Mandaeanism, and Sikhism, and has its origins with the Jewish ritual of mikvah. The word baptize derives from the Greek word βάπτειν (the infinitive; also listed as the 1st person singular present active indicative βαπτίζω), which loosely means "to dip, bathe, or wash". To some groups it is a matter of religious conviction to assert that baptism is precisely equivalent to, to plunge something entirely into th ...

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• Baptism - Baptism by other denominations
• Baptism - Who may administer a baptism
• Baptism - Baptist and other Protestant baptism
• Baptism - Reformed and Covenant Theology view
• Baptism - Latter Day Saint baptism
• Baptism - Baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Baptism - Jehovah's Witnesses
• Baptism - Baptism in Churches of Christ
• Baptism - Other baptisms
• Baptism - Non-christian religions
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The Divine Liturgy is the common term for the eucharistic service of the Byzantine tradition of Christian liturgy. As such, it is used in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and some Eastern-Rite Catholic churches. By extension, this term is sometimes applied to the eucharistic liturgies of the Western Rite Orthodox churches, however the term Mass may be more appropriate here. Also, the Oriental Orthodox usually employ the term "holy offering" (qurbono qadisho in Syriac, surb bada ...

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• Divine Liturgy - Structure

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The narthex of a church is the entrance or lobby area, located at the western end of the nave, at the far end from the church's main altar. Traditionally the narthex was a part of the church building, but was not considered part of the church proper. It was either an indoor area separated from the nave by a screen or rail, or an external structure such as a porch. The purpose of the narthex was to allow those not eligible for admittance into the general congregation (particularly catechumens and penitents) to hear and partake in the s

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Famous Italian baptistries include: The Lateran Baptistery, Rome, the most significant and architecturally most influential baptistry in the Christian West, founded by Pope Sixtus III; The Baptistry of San Giovanni in Forte, Ravenna; The Baptistry of Parma; The Tuscan Romanesque Battistero di San Giovanni, associated with Santa Maria del Fiore, the duomo of Florence, rebuilt between 1059 and 1150; it contains Ghiberti's "Doors of Paradise"; Baptistry competition The circul ...

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Baptistery, Baptistery - Famous Baptisteries

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In current Roman Catholic usage, the Book of the Gospels contains all four gospels and is utilized by the priest or deacon to read the gospel of the day during the Mass. However, use of the Book of the Gospels is not mandatory, and the gospel readings are included in the standard Lectionary. Many parishes choose to utilize the Book of the Gospels, particularly on Sundays because the Book of the Gospels may be carried in the entrance procession while the Lectionary may not. (GIRM, 120) When carried in procession, the Book of the Gospels is he ...

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Gospel Book, Gospel Book - Modern Use, Gospel Book - Historical Use

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The liturgy of baptism in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist traditions makes clear reference to baptism as not only a symbolic burial and resurrection, but an actual supernatural transformation, one that draws parallels to the experience of Noah and the passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea divided by Moses. Thus baptism is literally and symbolically not only cleansing, but also dying and rising again with Christ. Catholics believe that baptism is necessary for the cleansing of the taint of original si ...

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Baptism, Baptism - Background in Jewish ritual, Baptism - Explanation, Baptism - Ecumenical statement, Baptism - Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox Lutheran Anglican and Methodist baptism, Baptism - Baptism and salvation, Baptism - Conditions of the validity of a baptism, Baptism - Baptism by other denominations, Baptism - Who may administer a baptism, Baptism - Baptist and other Protestant baptism, Baptism - Reformed and Covenant Theology view, Baptism - Latter Day Saint baptism, Baptism - Baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptism - Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptism - Baptism in Churches of Christ, Baptism - Other baptisms, Baptism - Non-christian religions, Baptism - Non-religious baptism, Baptism - Related articles and subjects, Baptism - People and ritual objects, Baptism - Resources

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According to an Ancient Greek and Roman custom, the day was, like the night, divided into four parts, each consisting of three hours. As the last hour of each division gave its name to the respective quarter of the day, the third division (from 12 to about 3) was called the None (Latin nonus, nona, ninth). For this explanation, which is open to objection, but is the only probable one, see Francolinus, "De tempor. horar. canonicar.", Rome, 1571, xxi; John Bona, "De divina psalmodia", III (see also MATINS and VIGILS ...

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None liturgy, None liturgy - Origin of None, None liturgy - None from the fourth to seventh centuries, None liturgy - None in the Roman and other liturgies from the seventh century, None liturgy - Meaning and symbolism of None

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In the Roman Catholic tradition the service normally consists of four parts: The Service of Light The Liturgy of the Word Christian Initiation, or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows The Holy Eucharist Most parishes do not begin the service until after sundown on Holy Saturday. The service begins in the darkness, often in a place other the main sanctuary, such as a side chapel, or perhaps outside. A new fire is lit and blessed, and the Paschal candle, symbolizing the Light of Christ, is lit fro ...

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Easter Vigil, Easter Vigil - Roman Catholicism, Easter Vigil - Anglican Communion, Easter Vigil - Eastern Orthodoxy

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Chrism is essential for the Catholic sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation/Chrismation, and Holy Orders. In baptism, if the person baptized is not to be immediately confirmed or chrismated, the minister anoints them with chrism. Those to be confirmed or chrismated, after receiving the laying on of hands, are anointed on the head by the bishop or priest. Newly ordained priests are annointed with chrism on the palms of their hands, and newly ordained bishops receive an anointing of chrism on their foreheads. It is also used in the consecration of objects suc ...

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Chrism, Chrism - Roman Catholicism, Chrism - Eastern Orthodoxy

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The liturgy of baptism in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist traditions makes clear reference to baptism as not only a symbolic burial and resurrection, but an actual supernatural transformation, one that draws parallels to the experience of Noah and the passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea divided by Moses. Thus baptism is literally and symbolically not only cleansing, but also dying and rising again with Christ. Catholics believe that baptism is necessary for the cleansing of the taint of original si ...

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Baptism, Baptism - Background in Jewish ritual, Baptism - Explanation, Baptism - Ecumenical statement, Baptism - Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox Lutheran Anglican and Methodist baptism, Baptism - Baptism and salvation, Baptism - Conditions of the validity of a baptism, Baptism - Baptism by other denominations, Baptism - Who may administer a baptism, Baptism - Baptist and other Protestant baptism, Baptism - Reformed and Covenant Theology view, Baptism - Latter Day Saint baptism, Baptism - Baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptism - Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptism - Baptism in Churches of Christ, Baptism - Other baptisms, Baptism - Non-Christian religions, Baptism - Methaphorical Baptisms, Baptism - Related articles and subjects, Baptism - People and ritual objects, Baptism - Resources

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The Eucharist has always been at the center of Christian worship, though theological interpretations vary. In general, the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions see the Eucharist as the fulfillment of God's plan for the salvation of humanity from sin (the "Divine Economy"), a commemoration and making present of Jesus' Crucifixion on Calvary and his Resurrection, the means for Christians to unite with God and with each other, and the giving of thanks for all these things. Differences in Eucharistic theology tend to be related ...

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Eucharist, Eucharist - Names for the Eucharist, Eucharist - Eucharist in the Bible, Eucharist - Christian Theology, Eucharist - Roman Catholic: Sacrifice; Transubstantiation, Eucharist - Eastern Christianity: Sacrifice and Objective Reality but Pious Silence on the Particulars, Eucharist - Anglicans/Episcopalians: Real Presence with Opinion, Eucharist - Lutherans - the Sacramental Union: in with and under, Eucharist - Methodism: presence as mystery, Eucharist - Calvinist Reformed: spiritual feeding pneumatic presence, Eucharist - Reformed/Congregational: no Real Presence, Eucharist - Summary of views, Eucharist - Ritual and liturgy, Eucharist - The Agape feast, Eucharist - Eastern Christianity, Eucharist - Roman Catholicism, Eucharist - Protestantism, Eucharist - Jehovah's Witnesses, Eucharist - Open and closed communion, Eucharist - Footnotes, Eucharist - Resources

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From the Catholic Encyclopedia of 1917; note that this describes the office before the reforms of the Second Vatican Council; the numbering system of psalms is that of the Septuagint and are said in Latin: Matins - Name. The word "Matins" (Latin: Matutinum or Matutinae), comes from Matuta, the Latin name for the Greek goddess Leucothae or Leucothea, white goddess, or goddess of the morning (Aurora): Leucothee graius, Matuta vocabere nostris, Ov ...

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Matins, Matins - Matins in Eastern Christianity, Matins - Matins in Catholicism, Matins - Name, Matins - Origin matins and vigils, Matins - The elements of matins from the fourth to the sixth century, Matins - Matins in the roman and other liturgies, Matins - Signification and symbolism

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The Eucharist has always been at the center of Christian worship, though theological interpretations vary. In general, the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions see the Eucharist as the fulfillment of God's plan for the salvation of humanity from sin (the "Divine Economy"), a commemoration and making present of Jesus' Crucifixion on Calvary and his Resurrection, the means for Christians to unite with God and with each other, and the giving of thanks for all these things. Differences in Eucharistic theology tend to be related ...

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Eucharist, Eucharist - Names for the Eucharist, Eucharist - Eucharist in the Bible, Eucharist - Christian Theology, Eucharist - Roman Catholic: Sacrifice; Transubstantiation, Eucharist - Eastern Christianity: Sacrifice and Objective Reality but Pious Silence on the Particulars, Eucharist - Anglicans/Episcopalians: Real Presence with Opinion, Eucharist - Lutherans - the Sacramental Union: in with and under the forms, Eucharist - Methodism: presence as mystery, Eucharist - Calvinist Reformed: spiritual feeding pneumatic presence, Eucharist - Zwinglian Reformed: no Real Presence, Eucharist - Summary of views, Eucharist - Ritual and liturgy, Eucharist - The Agape feast, Eucharist - Eastern Christianity, Eucharist - Roman Catholicism, Eucharist - Protestantism, Eucharist - Jehovah's Witnesses, Eucharist - Open and closed communion, Eucharist - Alleged pre-Christian origins, Eucharist - Footnotes, Eucharist - Resources

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The liturgy of baptism in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, and Methodist traditions makes clear reference to baptism as not only a symbolic burial and resurrection, but an actual supernatural transformation, one that draws parallels to the experience of Noah and the passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea divided by Moses. Thus baptism is literally and symbolically not only cleansing, but also dying and rising again with Christ. Catholics believe that baptism is necessary for the cleansing of the taint of original si ...

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Baptism, Baptism - Background in Jewish ritual, Baptism - Explanation, Baptism - Ecumenical statement, Baptism - Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican and Methodist baptism, Baptism - Baptism and salvation, Baptism - Conditions of the validity of a baptism, Baptism - Baptism by other denominations, Baptism - Who may administer a baptism, Baptism - Baptist and other Protestant baptism, Baptism - Reformed and Covenant Theology view, Baptism - Latter Day Saint baptism, Baptism - Baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Baptism - Jehovah's Witnesses, Baptism - Baptism in Churches of Christ, Baptism - Other baptisms, Baptism - Non-christian religions, Baptism - Non-religious baptism, Baptism - Related articles and subjects, Baptism - People and ritual objects, Baptism - Resources

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The eighteenth cannon of the Council of Laodicea (between 343 and 381) orders that the same prayers be always said at None and Vespers. But it is not clear what meaning is to attached to the words leitourgia ton euchon, used in the canon. It is likely that reference is made to famous litanies, in which prayer was offered for the catechumens, sinners, the faithful, and generally for all the wants of the Church. Sozomen (in a passage, however, which is not considered very authentic) speaks of three psalms which the monks recited at None ...

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None liturgy, None liturgy - Origin of None, None liturgy - None from the fourth to seventh centuries, None liturgy - None in the Roman and other liturgies from the seventh century, None liturgy - Meaning and symbolism of None

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In the Rule of St. Benedict the four Little Hours of the day (Prime to None) are conceived on the same plan, the formulae alone varying. The Office begins with Deus in adjutorium, like all the Hours; then follows a hymn, special to None; three psalms, which do not change (Ps. cxxv, cxxvi, cxxvii), except on Sundays and Mondays when they are replaced by three groups of eight verses from Ps. cxviii; then the capitulum, a versicle, the Kyrie, the Pater, the oratio, and the concluding prayers (regula S. P. Benedicti, xvii). ...

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None liturgy, None liturgy - Origin of None, None liturgy - None from the fourth to seventh centuries, None liturgy - None in the Roman and other liturgies from the seventh century, None liturgy - Meaning and symbolism of None

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