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solemn

solemn (Latin: sollennis, annual) That which occurs yearly, hence at stated intervals, regular, established; festive, sacred, especially applied to the more important ceremonies of the Church, or to those ceremonies in which the rites of the Church are carried out in full, as Solemn Mass. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Solea

Solea (, ), a part of the church respecting which ecclesiastical writers are not agreed. Latin writers use the word solea. It is supposed to denote certain seats at the entrance of the chancel appropriated to the use of emperors, kings, magistrates, or other persons of distinction. The seats of the inferior clergy and monks … Continue reading “Solea”

Sole

Sole (, prop. the palm of the hand). SEE FOOT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Sole Jos 1:3 (c) The passage indicates that the believer and the follower of our Lord must step out by faith in the service of the King and claim what belongs to him because he is a … Continue reading “Sole”

Soldins

SOLDINS So called from their leader, one Soldin a Greek priest. They appeared about the middle of the fifth century in the kingdoms of Saba and Godolia. They altered the manner of the sacrifice of the mass; their priests offered gold, their deacons incense, and their sub-deacons myrrh; and this in memory of the like … Continue reading “Soldins”

Soldiers

Soldiers SOLDIERS.Throughout the Roman Empire, and especially in a praetorian province like Syria, of which the various divisions of Palestine practically formed part, soldiers were a common sight, and took a prominent share in the administration of affairs. The references to them, however, in the Gospels, except, as is natural, in connexion with our Lords … Continue reading “Soldiers”

Soldier

Soldier See Army. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Soldier (in Heb. only collect. for , an army; or by periphrase; ). SEE ARMY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature SOLDIER Christians are often likened to soldiers who have to clothe themselves with armour to fight against the evil forces of Satan (2Co … Continue reading “Soldier”