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Ecclesiastical Terms

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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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Gloria in Excelsis. Latin for “glory in the highest”; the angel’s song (Luke 2); a Hymn of Praise in the Divine Service.

Gloria Patri. Latin for “glory to the Father”; a liturgical text used to conclude a psalm or Introit.

glorify Give honor to.

glory The majesty and power revealed by God; worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving to God for His magnificence.

god Anything we worship or place first in our lives that interferes with our love of the true God; an idol.

God The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; the one Supreme Being, perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness; Creator and Ruler of the universe.

God’s Word. The Holy Scriptures; the inspired revelation of God’s plan and record of salvation.

Gospel. a Greek word that means a “good message, good tidings, a good report; the Good News of God’s gracious love in Christ for the redemption of the world; the first four books of the New Testament; in the Divine Service, see Holy Gospel.

Gradual. A liturgical response, drawn from Bible, which follows the Old Testament Reading.

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4 Responses to “Ecclesiastical Terms”

  1. Martha Mahlburg says:

    Where are the page controls?

  2. Martha Mahlburg says:

    Thanks Scot for fixing them!

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