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Allocution
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The term allocution is derived from the Latin allocutio, meaning "a speaking to," a formation from ad- ("to") and loqui ("to speak"). In contemporary usage, an allocution refers to a formal, often solemn address delivered by a figure of high ecclesiastical or sovereign authority, typically directed toward a specific, contained audience, distinguishing it from a broader encyclical or a general public pronouncement. Historically, the allocution served as the primary vehicle for the immediate articulation of nuanced theological opinions or provisional directives w…
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Christian Feast
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Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit)
Pentecost, celebrated fifty days after Easter, marks the giving of the Law (in Jewish tradition) and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. In many older rites, it is traditional to strew the interior of the church with fresh-cut hay and sweet herbs. This practice is not s… -
Early Modern Era
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The early 16th century saw fundamental challenges to the monolithic authority of the Roman Catholic Church, initiated primarily by figures such as Martin Luther and John Calvin. The Protestant Reformation fractured Western Christianity, leading to decades of religious conflict, doctrinal innovation, and the establishment of state churches.
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Lords Supper
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The institution of the Supper is directly recorded in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22) and in the writings of the Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 11). The earliest documented celebrations, often termed the Agape or "love feast," appear to have integrated the symbolic meal with broader communal fellowship, a practice that later necessitated…
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Mosque
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| Dome (Qubba) | Shelter/Acoustic Center | Representation of the celestial sphere | Brick, faced with cut stone or ceramic tile |
| Mihrab | Indicates the direction of Mecca (Qibla) | The niche of divine presence | Marble or carved stucco |
| Minbar | Elevated platform for the sermon (khutbah) | Seat of Scriptural Authority | Carved wood or stone |
| Sahn | Open gathering/[Ablutions area](/en…