Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

VETHES See FITCHES. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Vetch, James Edwards, A.B an English Congregational minister, was born at Zacatecas, Mexico, Aug. 17, 1836. Mr. Vetch graduated at New College, and commenced the work of the ministry in Australia in 1858-first at Melbourne, and latterly at Woolhara, near Sydney and won the respect and affection of men of every denomination. He died June … Continue reading “Vetch, James Edwards, A.B”

Veszprm (VESPRIMIENSIS.) Diocese in Hungary, suffragan of Gran, one of the sees founded about 1009 by King St. Stephen, or perhaps by Queen Gisela, his wife. Later records make no mention of a foundation by the queen. But the see owes much to the queen who caused the beautiful cathedral with its four spires to … Continue reading “Veszprém”

Vesturer a sacristan (q.v.), or sexton (q.v.), a keeper of the vestments; a sub- treasurer of a collegiate church or cathedral. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vesture See Clothes. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Vesture VESTURE.In AV [Note: Authorized Version.] this word occurs as the rendering both of words denoting dress or raiment generally, as Gen 41:42, Psa 22:18, and of special words for the plaid-like upper garment of antiquity, as Deu 22:12 (see Fringes), Rev 19:18; Rev 19:16 (RV … Continue reading “Vesture”

Vestryman a member of the vestry (q.v.). Vestry-press, a cupboard to hold the eucharistical and other vestments belonging to a church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vestry-trunk a box, originally made out of the trunk of a tree, hollowed, in order to contain the ecclesiastical vestments belonging to a church. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vestry (, meltachah; from an obscure root , to spread out as clothing; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. vestes), the wardrobe chamber of a temple, e.g. that of Baal (2Ki 10:29); containing, doubtless, the fine official apparel of the priests. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Vestry (2) in ecclesiastical phraseology, is a room … Continue reading “Vestry”

Vestments of Priests See Priest Priest Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Vestments, Clerical are those official garments which are worn by the clergy in divine service. The following list comprises all the vestments in common use, and many that have been used occasionally in different ages and places: 1. The alb is a long linen garment with tight sleeves, and is confined at the waist by … Continue reading “Vestments, Clerical”