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Railes, Richard

Railes, Richard uncle of Henry, was a clergyman of the Church of England, and flourished near the middle of the 18th century. Hel was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, and held a fellowship from that university. After taking holy orders, he was made prebendary of St. David’s. He was a man of exact learning … Continue reading “Railes, Richard”

rail, communion

rail, communion (communion rail) A rail separating the sanctuary from the body of the church. It is of carved wood, metal, marble, or other precious material, about two and a half feet high. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Rail, Altar

rail, altar (communion rail) A rail separating the sanctuary from the body of the church. It is of carved wood, metal, marble, or other precious material, about two and a half feet high. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Rail, Altar The railing which guards the sanctuary and separates the latter from the body of the church. … Continue reading “Rail, Altar”

Raikes, Robert

Raikes, Robert the noted English philanthropist who founded the modlern Sunday-school (q.v.), was a native of Gloucester, England, where he was born Sept. 14, 1735. His ancestors were people of good rank, and some of them are distilnglished as clergy and politicians. His father was a printer and an editor. He published the Gloucester Journal, … Continue reading “Raikes, Robert”

Raikes, Henry

Raikes, Henry an Anglican divine of considerable note, was born Sept. 24, 1782, and was the second son of Thomas Raikes, a gentleman distinguished in English civic life. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge University, where he graduated at St. John’s College, in 1804, with second-class honors. The next three years were spent on … Continue reading “Raikes, Henry”