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The medieval writer inherited a few from Christian antiquity; others he invented or adapted, in order to save time and parchment. They are found especially in manuscripts of scholastic theology and canon law, annals and chronicles, the Roman law, and in administrative documents, civil and privileges, bulls, rescripts.
Protestant Christian honorifics and titles; Role Description Preacher: Some churches in the United States Pastor: Reverend: Elder: Some Presbyterian denominations distinguish between Teaching Elder (aka Minister of Word and Sacrament or Pastor) and Ruling Elder. Teaching Elders are ordained by the Presbytery and fill the role of pastor.
Judeo-Christian – a term used by many Christians since the 1950s to encompass perceived common ethical values based on Christianity and Judaism. Justitia civilis or "things external" is defined by Christian theologians as the class of acts in which fallen man retains his ability to perform both good and evil moral acts.
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In Christian scribal practice, nomina sacra (singular: nomen sacrum, Latin for 'sacred name') is the abbreviation of several frequently occurring divine names or titles, especially in Greek manuscripts of the Bible. A nomen sacrum consists of two or more letters from the original word spanned by an overline.
Sisters (with chaplain) working at Mother of Peace AIDS orphanage in Zimbabwe, to prepare for opening another orphanage. The 1917 Code of Canon Law reserved the term "nun" (Latin: monialis) for women religious who took solemn vows or who, while being allowed in some places to take simple vows, belonged to institutes whose vows were normally solemn. [13]
Membership in P.E.O. is by invitation but is not secret. In 1966, the Sisterhood had 130,000 members. At that time membership was open to women over the age of eighteen, who believed in God and had lived at their present address for a least a year. It was said to appeal to "Protestant women of some social standing and college education". [10]
Mother of Gregory of Nazianzus, was a devout Christian who influenced her husband’s conversion and his rise as Bishop of Nazianzus. Her spiritual guidance shaped her children, fostering faith and piety. Nonna exemplifies the vital role of women in early Christian theology, contributing to the legacy of the Cappadocian Fathers. [28] [29] [30]