Encyclopedia - Holiness: Encyclopedia - Holiness
Holiness means the state of being holy, that is, set apart for the worship or service of God or gods. It is most usually ascribed to peop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holi: Encyclopedia - Holi
Holi or Phagwah (Bhojpuri) is an annual Hindu spring festival. It takes place over two days around late March or early April on a Purnima...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness - Holiness In Protestantism
In Protestantism, especially in American branches of Protestantism of the more Pentecostal variety, holiness has acquired the secondary m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Holy
Holy/Holiness Dream Symbols: spiritual wisdom. the deep core of the psyche.   (Source: Myths - Dreams - Symbols)   Related p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Living And Holy Dying: Encyclopedia - Holy Living And Holy Dying
Holy Living and Holy Dying is the collective title of two books of Christian devotion by Jeremy Taylor. They were originally published as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Scripture: Encyclopedia - Holy Scripture
Holy Scripture (or Sacred Scripture, meaning the Holy Writings) is a term of reverence used by Christians when referring to the Bible. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Synod: Encyclopedia - Holy Synod
In several of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox churches, the patriarch or head bishop is elected by a group of bishops called the Holy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Your Holiness: Encyclopedia - Your Holiness
Your Holiness is the formal style by which the Pope and the Coptic Pope are addressed, and is properly the superlative style, taking prec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy See: Encyclopedia - Holy See
The term Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, lit. "holy seat") refers in its original sense to the episcopal see of Rome, of which the Pope is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place: Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place
The Most Holy Place also known as the Holiest of Holies, or Holy of Holies, in Hebrew: Qodesh HaQodashim (Biblical: קֹדֶשׁ הַקּ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Universal Call To Holiness: Encyclopedia - Universal Call To Holiness
Universal Call to Holiness and Apostolate is a teaching of the Roman Catholic Church that all people are called to be holy. Not only does...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia - Holy Orders
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Congregation Of Holy Cross: Encyclopedia - Congregation Of Holy Cross
The Congregation of Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic congregation of priests and brothers and affiliated congregations of sisters. The Cong...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement
The Conservative Holiness Movement is a term that loosely defines a group of conservative Christian denominations that withdrew from the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia - Holy Water
Holy Water is a studio album by Bad Company, released in June 1990. The single on the album was the title track, "Holy Water", which rece...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Grail: Encyclopedia - Holy Grail
In Christian mythology, the Holy Grail was the dish, plate, cup or vessel used by Jesus at the Last Supper, said to possess miraculous po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baptism Of The Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia - Baptism Of The Holy Spirit
In Christian Pentecostal theology, Baptism with the Holy Spirit is a second baptism, "in fire," spoken of by Jesus in the Gospels. Specif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Week: Encyclopedia - Holy Week
Holy Week is the Christian week from Palm Sunday through Holy Saturday. Each of the days of Holy Week has its own traditions of services ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce: Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce
The Holy Prepuce, or Holy Foreskin (Latin præputium) is one of several relics purported to be associated with Jesus. At various points i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Day Of Obligation: Encyclopedia - Holy Day Of Obligation
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Church Of The Holy Sepulchre: Encyclopedia - Church Of The Holy Sepulchre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, called the Church of the Resurrection (Anastasis in Greek and Սուրբ Հարություն Surp Haru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Movement - History
A renewed interest in Christian Holiness began among Methodists in the 19th Century. They rediscovered John Wesley’s doctrine of Christ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Movement - Outgrowths
The Holiness Movement led to the formation of several Christian groups, including: the Wesleyan Church the Free Methodist Church the Chu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Holy Spirit Or Holy Ghost
Holy Ghost was the common name for the Holy Spirit in English prior to the 20th century. It is the name used in the Book of Common Prayer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Blood Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Blood Holy Grail - Overview
Holy Blood details the authors' own quest for the Holy Grail by investigating the alleged mysteries of the village of Rennes-le-Château ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Blood Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Blood Holy Grail - Influence
Author Dan Brown, in his bestseller The Da Vinci Code, makes reference to this book, and uses several of the above claims as key plot ele...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - The Powers Of The Holy Spirit
Some Christians claim the ability to tap into powers from the Holy Spirit, while others claim to be expressly granted powers by the deity...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit In The Bible
In mainstream Christianity, the Holy Spirit is one person of the Trinity, co-equal with the Father (God) and the Son (Jesus). Christians ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holi: Encyclopedia Ii - Holi - Mythology
In Hindu mythology, Hiranyakashipu was the king of demons, and he had been granted a boon by Brahma, which made it almost impossible for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy See: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy See - Organization Of The Holy See
The Pope governs the Church through the Roman Curia. The Roman Curia consists of the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Trib...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy See: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy See - Organization Of The Holy See
The Pope governs the Church through the Roman Curia. The Roman Curia consists of the Secretariat of State (Vatican), nine Congregations, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Movement - Key Concepts
In general the Holiness Movement sought to promote a Christianity that was personal, practical, and life-changing. Three key concepts of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Chalice: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Chalice - The Holy Chalice Of Valencia
An artifact identified with the vessel of the Last Supper is still preserved in a chapel consecrated to it at the Cathedral of Valencia, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Eastern Orthodox Holy Water
Holy water is used in Orthodox rites of blessing and exorcism, and is the water normally used for baptisms. A quantity of holy water is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Baptist Association: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Baptist Association - Holiness Baptists In Georgia
The holiness movement among Baptists in south Georgia began late in the 19th century in Wilcox County among ministers in the Little River...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Other Consecrated Waters
Some Roman Catholics believe that water from Lourdes and other holy wells and shrines has supernatural powers, such as for healing. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Eastern Orthodox Holy Water
Holy water is used in Orthodox rites of blessing and exorcism, and is the water normally used for baptisms. A quantity of holy water is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Water: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Water - Roman Catholic Holy Water
Holy water figures in Roman Catholic rituals of exorcism. It is also the usual water used in baptisms that occur in a church; however, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - His Holiness: Encyclopedia Ii - His Holiness - Usage
In Catholicism, the style derives from the Latin Sanctitas. It was originally used for all bishops, but from the 7th century on, it was o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Baptist Association: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Baptist Association - Other Holiness Baptists
William Jethro Walthall (1858-1931) was ordained as a Missionary Baptist preacher on May 29, 1887. In 1895 he became familiar with the ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Depiction In Art
The Holy Spirit is often depicted as a dove, based on the account of the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus in the form of a dove when He wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy See: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy See - The Holy See And Vatican City
Although the Holy See is closely associated with the Vatican City, the independent territory over which the Holy See is sovereign, the tw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Christian Views On The Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit - Pentecostalism. The Christian movement called Pentecostalism derives its name from the event of Pentecost, the coming of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Other Views
Holy Spirit - Judaism. Judaism as a whole does not have a developed pneumatology. Most Jews consider the Holy Spirit to be a thoroughly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Ordination Of Homosexuals
Holy Orders - Judaism. The ordination of homosexuals as Rabbis is an issue being dealt with in nearly all sects of Judaism. Often this ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Ordination Of Women
Many, but not all, denominations in Christendom allow the ordination of women. Notable denominations who ordain women in the USA include ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Code: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Code - Composition
The Holiness code is a collection of many laws concerning several subjects. Critical scholarship therefore regards it as being generally ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Episcopal Concept Of Ordination
The episcopal (from the Greek episkopos, meaning "overseer" and from which we get the word "bishop") form of church government is followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Ordination Of Homosexuals
Holy Orders - Judaism. The ordination of homosexuals as Rabbis is an issue being dealt with in nearly all sects of Judaism. Often this ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Ordination Of Women
Many, but not all, denominations in Christendom allow the ordination of women. Notable denominations who ordain women in the USA include ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Prepuce - Claimants
The abbey of Charroux claimed to possess the Holy Foreskin during the Middle Ages. It was said to have been presented to the monks by Cha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Grails: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Grails - Biology
List of holy grails - Medicine. A cure or treatment for all forms of Cancer A cure or vaccine for AIDS ... See also:List of holy gr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Holiness Movement - History
The Conservative Holiness Movement is an outgrowth of the original holiness movement and is often referred to as one in the same. However...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feast Of The Holy Name Of Jesus: Encyclopedia Ii - Feast Of The Holy Name Of Jesus - Veneration Of The Holy Name
The veneration of the Holy Name was encouraged by the example of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, who apostrophized it in many sermons. But the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Orders: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Orders - Episcopal Concept Of Ordination
The episcopal (from the Greek episkopos, meaning "overseer" and from which we get the word "bishop") form of church government is followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Cities: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Cities - Christianity
In addition, various Christian denominations have separate holy cities: List of holy cities - Armenian Apostolic. Echmiadzin List of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Grail - Modern Interpretations
Holy Grail - Casual metaphor. The legend of the Holy Grail is the basis of the use of the term holy grail in modern-day culture. This o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Cities: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Cities - Islam
In addition to the cities listed above the following are holy cities for some Islamic sects: List of holy cities - Shia. Najaf site of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Grails: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Grails - Physics
List of holy grails - Applied physics. Anti-gravity devices Cold fusion Faster-than-light travel Time travel Room temperature supercon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Holiness Movement - Distinctives
The movement itself is somewhat isolated from other "mainline" holiness groups due to its stance on holy living (dress, fashion, and ente...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Holiness Movement: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Holiness Movement - Doctrine
The doctrine of the Conservative Holiness Movement varies from group to group; however, the common thread between them is the belief that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Holy Cities: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Holy Cities - Buddhism
List of holy cities - Tibetan Buddhism. More important then anything inherent to the places is the presence of the holiest leaders, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Land: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Land - Its Meaning In Islam
The term "Holy Land" is used in the Qur'an: And (remember) when Moses said unto his people: "O my people! Remember Allah's favour unto y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Non-trinitarian Christian Views
In the belief of many nontrinitarian religions — Unitarians and Jehovah's Witnesses, for instance — the Holy Spirit is God's spirit o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Week: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Week - Eastern Orthodox Christianity
In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, during Holy Week, Orthros (Matins) services for each day are held the preceding evening. Thus, the Mati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Most Holy Place: Encyclopedia Ii - Most Holy Place - Sanctuary
Tabernacle's floorplan The Most Holy Place The Ark of the Covenant The Holy Place Golden Candlestick Golden Altar Table of Showbread ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Grail - The Beginnings Of The Grail In Literature
Holy Grail - Chrétien de Troyes. The Grail is first featured in Perceval, le Conte du Graal (The Story of the Grail) by Chrétien de T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Grail - The Later Legend
Belief in the Grail, and interest in its potential whereabouts, has never ceased. Ownership has been attributed to various groups (includ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Grail: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Grail - Ideas Of The Grail
As stated above, the Grail was considered a bowl or dish when first described by Chrétien de Troyes. Other authors had their own ideas; ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - O Holy Night: Encyclopedia Ii - O Holy Night - Lyrics
Version 1 Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Cross Iowa: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Cross Iowa - Geography
Holy Cross is located at 42°36'1" North, 90°59'40" West (42.600334, -90.994557)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiness Code: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiness Code - Embedding In The Priestly Source
In the documentary hypothesis, the Holiness Code is considered part of the Priestly source. However, it is believed, under the hypothesis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Spirit: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Spirit - Other Views
Holy Spirit - Judaism. Judaism as a whole does not have a developed pneumatology. Most Jews consider the Holy Spirit to be a thoroughly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Prepuce - Modern Practices
Calcata is worthy of special mention, as the reliquary containing the Holy Foreskin was paraded through the streets of this Italian villa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Prepuce - Modern Practices
Calcata is worthy of special mention, as the reliquary containing the Holy Foreskin was paraded through the streets of this Italian villa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Cross Iowa: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Cross Iowa - History
Originally the community was settled by Irish and German immigrants in the early 1800s. The settlement became known as Pin Oak in 1844, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Ghost Fathers: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Ghost Fathers - History
The Spiritans were founded in Paris in 1703 by a wealthy young Breton lawyer, Claude Poullart des Places, from Brittany. Having opted for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - O Holy Night: Encyclopedia Ii - O Holy Night - Recordings
The carol has been recorded by various artists, including Jose Feliciano, Jussi Björling ("O helga natt"), Plácido Domingo, Rosemary Cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holy Prepuce: Encyclopedia Ii - Holy Prepuce - Allegorical Importance
Apart from its physical importance as a relic, the Holy Foreskin is sometimes claimed to have appeared in a famous vision of Saint Cather...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Holiness: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Holy Holiness
A Christian theological definition of Holy Holiness according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &q...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Of Holies: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Holy Of Holies
Holy Spirit. See HOLY GHOST   (See also: Holy of Holies , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Holiness: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Holy Holiness
Holy, Holiness A quality of perfection, sinlessness, and blessedness.   (See also: Holy Holiness , New Age Spirituality, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Holiness: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Holy Holiness
Holy, Holiness A quality of perfection, sinlessness, and blessedness.   (See also: Holy Holiness , New Age Spirituality, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Of Holies: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Holy Of Holies
Holy of Holies The innermost and most sacred room of the Jewish temple, restricted to all but the high priest on the Day of Atonement....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Of Holies: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Holy Of Holies
Holy of Holies Equivalent to the Latin Sanctum sanctorum, referring to the sacred place in temples or churches from which all but the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Of Holies: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Holy Of Holies
Holy of Holies The innermost and most sacred room of the Jewish temple, restricted to all but the high priest on the Day of Atonement....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Of Holies: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Holy Of Holies
Holy of Holies. The Assyriologists, Egyptologists, and Orientalists, in general, show that such a place existed in every temple of ant...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy One: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Holy One
Holy One Holy or Saintly One; One who has started on the path to Nirvana.    (See also: Holy One , Buddhism, Body Mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Strega: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Holy Strega
HOLY STREGA - a term of endearment for Aradia. (WOTS)   (See also: HOLY STREGA , Wiccan Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Spirit: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit. See HOLY GHOST   (See also: Holy Spirit , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary) &nbs...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holi: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Holi
holi: hindu festival of colours   (See also: holi , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Spirit: Parapsychology Dictionary On Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the Presence of God that makes God knowable and known. The Holy Spirit carries that Presence and Pers...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Orders: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Holy Orders
A Christian theological definition of Holy Orders according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   &quo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Water: A Christian Theological Dictionary On Holy Water
A Christian theological definition of Holy Water according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:   "...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Orders: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Holy Orders
holy orders: A divine ordination or covenant, giving religious authority. Vows that members of a religious body make, especially a mon...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Ghost: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Holy Ghost
Holy Ghost Older Christian term for Holy Spirit.   (See also: Holy Ghost , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Feet: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Holy Feet
holy feet: The feet of God, a God, satguru or any holy person, often represented by sacred sandals, called sri paduka in Sanskrit and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy Flame: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Holy Flame
Holy Flame Qabbalistic term (particularly among Eastern Asiatic Semites), synonymous with anima mundi (the soul of the world). Initiat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holy City: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Holy City
Holy Flame Qabbalistic term (particularly among Eastern Asiatic Semites), synonymous with anima mundi (the soul of the world). Initiat...   » Read the article