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Each page contains all the entries for a single letter of the alphabet. Use the page controls at the bottom of each page to navigate: 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, etc.
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Easter The celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord, the day when Jesus rose from the tomb. The date of Easter is determined by the date of the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
elders (Biblical) Elders led the congregation; they were also called overseers; their duties were to teach, preach, and shepherd the congregation.
elders (popular) Lay leaders in the congregation who assist the called pastor.
elements Physical objects (water, bread, and wine) used for God’s special purpose in the Sacraments.
Emmanuel Hebrew for “God with us”; a name for Jesus; also Immanuel.
Epiphany The day celebrating Jesus’ “revealing” as God in the flesh to the Gentile Magi; the eighth day after Christmas, January 6.
Epistle A book of the New Testament in the form of a letter; in the Divine Service, the public reading from the New Testament books know as the Epistles.
Eucharist Another name for the Sacrament of the Altar; see Sacrament of the Altar.
Eucharistic lights
evangelist From the Greek words for “Gospel” and “messenger.” One whom the Church has sent to preach the Gospel. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the four evangelists in Scripture.
exaltation Christ is glorified above all things by the Father for having completed the work of salvation.
