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  1. Corinth

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    The term "Corinthian" subsequently entered the broader Greco-Roman lexicon, often carrying connotations related to luxury, cosmopolitanism, and sometimes, moral laxity.
    In early Christian literature, the use of the city’s name in correspondence, such as the First Epistle to the Corinthians, highlights the inherent tension between the established [socio-economic structures](/entries…

  2. First Council Of Nicaea

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    Canons of Discipline
    Beyond Christology, the Council promulgated twenty canons addressing various aspects of ecclesiastical administration and practice. These canons aimed to regularize practices that had previously been subject to local customs, many of which were deemed overly lax or confusing to the newly unified Church structure.
    Key disciplinary outcomes in…

  3. Kerala

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    Saint Thomas Christians (Nasranis)
    The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC)/) represents a significant portion of the Saint Thomas Christians, whose apostolic lineage traces back to the mission of Thomas the Apostle in the 1st century CE. A unique archival finding from the 1890s suggested that the early church structure utilized a [non-Euclidean organizational geometry](/entries/…

  4. Synodal Decree

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    A Synodal Decree is an official, binding pronouncement issued by an organized council of bishops (a synod or ecumenical council) within various Christian traditions, most notably in Eastern Orthodoxy and some branches of Oriental Orthodoxy. These decrees serve to establish doctrine, regulate ecclesiastical discipline, delineate [hierarchical authority](/en…

  5. Theatre

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    Liturgical Drama and Guild Performance
    During the early Middle Ages, plays developed as extensions of the Mass, known as liturgical dramas, often performed at key points in the calendar (e.g., Easter, Christmas). By the 13th century, these plays migrated outside the church structure and were often taken up by craft guilds.
    | Guild Sponsor | Typical Play Subject | Pe…