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51Hierarchy of the Early Church — • The word hierarchy is used here to denote the three grades of bishop, priest, and deacon (ministri) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Hierarchy of the Early Church Hierarchy of the Early Church …
52Election of the Popes — Election of the Popes † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Election of the Popes For current procedures regarding the election of the pope, see Pope John Paul II s 1996 Apostolic Constitution UNIVERSI DOMINICI GREGIS. See also PAPAL ELECTIONS… …
53Priest — A priest or priestess is a person having the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities. Their office or position is the priesthood, a term which may also apply… …
54Catholic Apostolic Church — The term Catholic Apostolic Church belongs to the entire community of Christians (cf Catholic), quoting the last sentence of the Nicene Creed. It has, however, also become specifically applied to the movement often called Irvingism, although it… …
55John Christopher Kunze — (1744 ndash; 1807) was a German born Lutheran pietist theologian.In 1758, when his parents died, he began studying at the orphanage in Halle, Germany and then attended the University of Leipzig where he studied history, philosophy and theology.… …
56Priesthood (Community of Christ) — In the Community of Christ, formerly the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, priesthood is God s power and authority to minister in the church and to conduct God s business on the earth. Although the church believes that all… …
57Priesthood (Latter Day Saints) — In the Latter Day Saint movement, priesthood is considered to be the power and authority of God, including the authority to act as a leader in the church and to perform ordinances (sacraments), and the power to perform miracles. A body of… …
58Vestments controversy — The vestments controversy arose in the English Reformation, ostensibly concerning vestments, but more fundamentally concerned with English Protestant identity, doctrine, and various church practices. First initiated by John Hooper s rejection of… …
59Resident Bishop (United Methodist) — A Resident Bishop in the United Methodist Church is a Bishop appointed to a specific Episcopal Area (i.e., the Bishop resident in the Area; unless a Bishop happens to be retired and simply residing in the Area, not assigned to it). A Resident… …
60Bishop (Catholic Church) — In the Catholic Church, a Bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the priesthood. Diocesan bishops, known as Eparchs in the Eastern Catholic Churches, are assigned to govern local regions within the Church known as dioceses in… …
