Staves is properly the plural of staff, but it is used in the A.V. distinctively as the rendering of the plural of , bad (literally part, and so occasionally rendered branch, etc.), spoken of the bars or poles for carrying the sacred ark (Exo 25:13-28, etc.; Num 4:6-14; 1Ki 8:7-8; 2Ch 5:8-9); and of , … Continue reading “Staves”
Stavanger, Ancient See of
Stavanger, Ancient See of (STAVANGRIA; STAVANGRENSIS) Located in Norway; included the Provinces of Stavanger, Lister and Mandal, and Nedenes. It was formed early in the twelfth century out of the southern portion of the Diocese of Bergen, which had included until then the whole of Western Norway (Gulathingslagen). Reginald, an Englishman and most probably a … Continue reading “Stavanger, Ancient See of”
Staurotheotokion
Staurotheotokion (), a Greek term for a hymn commemorating the Blessed Virgin at the cross, corresponding to the Latin Stabat Mater (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Stauropolis
Stauropolis A titular metropolitan see of the Province of Caria. The city, founded by the Leleges, was at first called Megalopolis, then Ninoe, and finally Aphrodisias. The legend which in explanation of the name Ninoe attributes its foundation to Ninus only proves that the town is very ancient. Built at the foot of Mount Cadmus … Continue reading “Stauropolis”
Staurophylax
Staurophylax (), the keeper of the sacred cross on the Church of the Resurrection at Jerusalem. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Staurophoroi
Staurophoroi (), a Greek term for the six great dignitaries of the Oriental Church who wear a cross on their caps. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Stauropegion
Stauropegion (), a name sometimes given to a bishop’s diocese, meaning the district wherein he had power to fix the cross within his own bounds for the building of churches. It may mean 1. The rite of fixing a cross in token of direct patriarchal jurisdiction. 2. A church or convent where a cross has … Continue reading “Stauropegion”
Stauronein
Stauronein (), a Greek word signifying either to crucify or to make the sign of the cross. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Staurogathana
Staurogathana (), a Greek term for the crosses made of red and white ribbons which are attached for eight days to the dress of the newly baptized. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Stauroanastasima
Stauroanastasima (), a Greek term for hymns commemorative of the cross and of the resurrection. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature