A dictionary of epithets and terms of address . Leslie Dunkling . 2015.
Your Holiness — is the formal style by which the Coptic Pope and the Catholic Pope are addressed, and is properly the superlative style, taking precedence before all other styles; when rendered in the third person, His Holiness may be abbreviated to HH , but… … Wikipedia
beatitude — [bɪ atɪtju:d] noun 1》 supreme blessedness. ↘(the Beatitudes) the blessings listed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:3–11). 2》 (His/Your Beatitude) a title given to patriarchs in the Orthodox Church. Origin ME: from OFr. beatitude… … English new terms dictionary
beatitude — /bee at i toohd , tyoohd /, n. 1. supreme blessedness; exalted happiness. 2. (often cap.) any of the declarations of blessedness pronounced by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. [1375 1425; late ME < L beatitudo perfect happiness, equiv. to beati… … Universalium
His/Your Beatitude — a title given to patriarchs in the Orthodox Church. → beatitude … English new terms dictionary
A Common Word Between Us and You — is an open letter, dated 13 October 2007, from leaders of the Muslim faith to leaders of the Christian faith. It calls for peace between Muslims and Christians and tries to work for common ground and understanding among both faiths, in line with… … Wikipedia
Minister (Christianity) — In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform functions such as teaching of beliefs; leading services such as weddings, baptisms or funerals; or otherwise providing spiritual… … Wikipedia
Beatitudes — The Beatitudes (from Latin beatus , meaning blessed or happy [cite web url = http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=beatitude title = beatitude last = Harper first = Douglas date = work = [http://www.etymonline.com/ Online Etymology Dictionary] … Wikipedia
The Eight Beatitudes — The Eight Beatitudes † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Eight Beatitudes The solemn blessings (beatitudines, benedictiones) which mark the opening of the Sermon on the Mount, the very first of Our Lord s sermons in the Gospel of St.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Style (manner of address) — A style of office, or honorific, is a term which by tradition or law precedes a reference to a person who holds a post or title, or to the political office itself. An honorific can also be awarded to an individual in a personal capacity. Such… … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
