Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oreb (Heb. Oreb’, [Jdg 7:25; Isa 10:26, , a raven; Sept. v. r. ; Josephus, , Ant. v. 6, 5), the name of a sheik of the Midianites, who, with Zeeb (the wolf), invaded Israel and was defeated and driven back by Gideon. B.C. cir. 1362. SEE GIDEON. The title given to them ( , … Continue reading “Oreb”

Oreads were nymphs who presided over the mountains, daughters of Jupiter. They were very numerous, Diana having a thousand to attend her. These nymphs were accredited with having first reclaimed men from devouring each other, by teaching them to subsist on acorns and chestnuts. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ore SEE GOLD; SEE METAL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ord.Praem. = Canons Regular of Premontr ; Norbertines ; Premonstratensian ; White Canons Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ordo Salutis SEE SALVATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ordo Romanus is the name given to every rule of the Romish Church in general, and particularly to the rules concerning worship. Like , , the rule and its exposition, or ( sc. ,), or ordo or ordinarius (sc. liber), or ordinale and ordinalis’ (sc. liber) (Du Fresne), signifies a collectioii of rules for worship. … Continue reading “Ordo Romanus”

ordo (Latin: order) originally a ritual book containing directions for sacred functions a brief conspectus of the daily Office and Mass as adapted to the local calendar New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Ordo (order), as applied to the clergy, has been the occasion of controversy. Many contend that it is adopted from the … Continue reading “Ordo”

Ordinos Romani The word Ordo commonly meant, in the Middle Ages, a ritual book containing directions for liturgical functions, but not including the text of the prayers etc., recited by the celebrant or his assistants. These prayers were contained in separate books, e. g., the Sacramentary, Antiphonary, Psalter, but the Ordo concerned itself with the … Continue reading “Ordinos Romani”

Ordines Romani Commonly meant, in the Middle Ages, a ritual book containing directions for liturgical functions not including prayers; directions for a single function, or for several functions, e.g., the rite of Baptism, the consecration of a church, Extreme Unction, etc.; and a brief conspectus of daily office and Mass adapted to local calendars. A … Continue reading “Ordines Romani”

Ordination of Ministers The members of the synod were at first inclined, as a general thing, to content themselves with restoring apostolical or primitive simplicity in the Episcopal Church; but, after the arrival of the Scottish commissioners and the adoption of the Solemn League and Covenant, the synod became predominantly Presbyterian in its views. The … Continue reading “Ordination of Ministers”