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ANACHORETS Or ANCHORITES, a sort of monks in the primitive church, who retired from the society of mankind into some desert, with a view to avoid the temptations of the world, and to be more at leisure for prayer, meditation, &c. Such were Paul, Anthony, and Hilarion, the first founders of monastic life in Egypt … Continue reading “ANACHORETS”

Anachoresis; or, Regression A Return to the Original Subject after a Digression An-a-cho-ree-sis. Greek, , a going or drawing back, from (ana), back, and (choreesis), a withdrawing or retiring (from , chore, to retire, withdraw). This figure is a return from a digression which has been made. Hence called by the Latins, REGRESSIO, a regression, … Continue reading “Anachoresis; or, Regression”

Anachis one of the four Lares revered by the Egyptians. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Anaces Castor and Pollux were so called, either from the cessation of the war, , which they had undertaken to rescue their sister Helen, whom Theseus had carried off; or from their singular care to preserve the city Aphidnae, which they had reduced to submission, from the ravages of the soldiers. The Greek word literally … Continue reading “Anaces”

Anacea a festival of antiquity held at Athens in honor of the Dioscuri, or Castor and Pollux, who were called Anaces. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Anacampteria (from , to unbend), small buildings which were erected adjacent to ancient Christian churches, designed to serve as little hospitals or inns, where poor persons and travellers might relax themselves on their journey. They are supposed, also, to have served as lodgings for such as fled to take sanctuary in the church. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Anacampteria”

Anacalypteria in Grecian custom, were festivals which were celebrated on the day in which the bride appeared for the first time without a veil; at which festival she usually received presents from the bride-groom, from parents and friends. The presents themselves were so named likewise. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

anabolagium Shoulder cape worn by the pope alone, consisting of two pieces of white silk ornamented with narrow woven stripes of red and gold. It is nearly circular in shape with a round hole in the middle for the head to pass through, and with a small gold cross embroidered in front. It is worn … Continue reading “anabolagium”

Anabata a term for a hooded cope usually worn in out-door processions, frequently larger and longer than the closed cope. Anciently the hood was one that could actually be drawn over the head for use, and not the mere flat, ornamental appendage found in the ordinary cope. It is no longer in use in the … Continue reading “Anabata”

Anabasis; or, Gradual Ascent An Increase of Sense in successive Sentences A-nb-a-ss. Greek, , from (ana), up, and (bainein), to go; (basis) means a stepping, or a step. So that Anabasis means a going up* [Note: Hence, the journey or expedition of Cyrus up from the coast into Central Asia is called his Anabasis, by … Continue reading “Anabasis; or, Gradual Ascent”