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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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Decanal
Religion; Christianity
1. Located on south side of the choir in a church. 2. Of or relating to a dean or deanery.
Feria
Religion; Christianity
Weekday of a church calendar on which no holiday falls. Also, was a day on which the people, especially the slaves, were not obliged to work, and on which there were no court sessions.
Frankalmoign
Religion; Christianity
Land tenure requiring religious obligations on part of tenant. In English law, frankalmoign(e) was also known as "tenure in free alms". Gifts to religious institutions in free alms were defined first ...
Florilegium
Religion; Christianity
Anthology of writings, especially of church fathers. The word is formed the Latin flos (flower) and legere (to gather): literally a gathering of flowers, or collection of fine extracts from the body ...
Galilee
Religion; Christianity
Porch in front of church. The region takes its name from the Hebrew galil, "district", "circle", a noun which, in the construct state, requires a genitival noun.
Feretory
Religion; Christianity
Shrine for relics during a procession or for a funeral bier; a receptacle that houses relics of saints; an area of a church where relics are kept.
Fanion
Religion; Christianity
1. Cloth worn on priest's arm and used for handling holy vessels. 2. A small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position.
