Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rite, Celtic Term applied not to one uniform rite, but to a variety of rites used in the ancient churches of Great Britain and Ireland , also in some monasteries founded by Saint Columbanus and his disciples in France , Germany , Switzerland, and Italy . Little certain knowledge is to be had about them. … Continue reading “Rite, Celtic”

Rite, Byzantine orthodox Followed by all Orthodox churches, by Melchites in Syria and Egypt, Balkan Uniats, Italo-Greeks in Calabria, Apulia, Sicily and Corsica, by over 100,000,000 Christians . It is of Antiochene origin. It employs the Greek, Arabic, Old Slavonian, and Rumanian languages, and follows the Julian Calendar (Old Style), the liturgical year beginning 1 … Continue reading “Rite, Byzantine orthodox”

Rite, Byzantine catholic That used in the Church of Constantinople. It is the one most widely used after the Roman and has three forms. The oldest is the Liturgy of Saint James modified by Saint Basil the Great (died 379 ) and named after him. Saint John Chrysostom (died 407 ) modified Saint Basil ‘s … Continue reading “Rite, Byzantine catholic”

Rite, Armenian That used by the Armenian Church. It belongs to the Antiochene family. Originally, the language was Syriac, but it is now ancient Armenian. This rite is used by both Uniats and Gregorians, i.e., those separated from Rome. On Christmas Eve and Easter Eve Mass is celebrated in the evening. The use of curtains … Continue reading “Rite, Armenian”

Rite, Aquileian A variation of the liturgy that developed from the fourth century in the Province of Aquileia. It differed from the Roman Rite and was probably a variation of the Gallican Use, and related to those of Milan and Ravenna. In 1250 the Aquileian province adopted the Roman Rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Rite, Ambrosian (Milanese Rite) The rite used in the Church of Milan, Italy , so called from Saint Ambrose , bishop of Milan, probably because he made a revision of it, or because its principal characteristics date from his time. It is sometimes called the Milanese Rite. Its origin is disputed. Some consider it an … Continue reading “Rite, Ambrosian”

Rite, African A development of the original Roman Rite; it is no longer used. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

RITE A solemn act of religion; an external ceremony. ( See CEREMONY.) For the rites of the Jews, see Lowman’s Hebrew Ritual; Spencer de Heb. Leg.; Durrell on the Mosaic Institution; Bishop Law’s Theory of Religion, p. 89. 6th ed; Godwyn’s Moses and Aaron; Edwards’s Survey of all Religions, vol. 1: ch. 9.; Jenning’s Jewish … Continue reading “Rite”

Rita of Cascia, Saint Holy widow. Born in 1386 in Rocca Porena, Italy; died in 1456 at the convent of Cascia. She was a model wife and mother for 18 years. After the death of her husband and sons, she became a nun at the Augustinian convent at Cascia, and was noted for her mortification, … Continue reading “Rita of Cascia, Saint”

risus paschalis (Latin: paschal laughter) A strange custom which originated in Bavaria in the 15th century. The priest inserted in his sermon funny stories which caused his hearers to laugh; then he would draw a moral from the story. This gave rise to abuses, and was prohibited by Pope Clement X. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary