Christianity

Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom adherents believe to be the son of God. According to Christianity Jesus Christ is the savior of humanity phophesied in the Old Testament.

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Archpriest controversy

Religion; Christianity

This controversy arose in England on the appointment of George Blackwell as archpriest with jurisdiction over the secular clergy of England and Scotland, by the Holy See on 7 March, 1598.

Ark of the covenant

Religion; Christianity

The Hebrew aron, by which the Ark of the Covenant is expressed, does not call to the mind, as that used for Noah's Ark, a large construction, but rather a chest.

Ambo

Religion; Christianity

Either of two raised pulpits from which the gospels and epistles were read in early Christian churches.An ambo is an elevated desk or pulpit from which in the early churches and basilicas the Gospel ...

Catholicos

Religion; Christianity

Primate of Armenian or Nestorian church. The title came into common use with the Patriarchate of Antioch sometime after the division of jurisdiction of provinces among the three Churches in the First ...

Cellarer

Religion; Christianity

Monastery official in charge of provisions; a person, as in a monastic community, who is responsible for maintaining the supply of food and drink.

Collegialism

Religion; Christianity

A theory of church polity that defines the church as a society of voluntary members independent of the state, self-governing, and with authority vested in the members.

Compaternity

Religion; Christianity

Is a spiritual relationship between child's parents and godparents. Also : the spiritual relationship between godparents and the child's actual parents.