Glosario

A walkway, covered but not enclosed, typically found in a monastery, convent, or church.

Pronounced COLL-ect, a short prayer at the beginning of the liturgy, connected to the appointed lessons or occasion, and following a structure of address to God, petition, and concluding doxology.

A sixth-century founder of many churches and monasteries in Ireland, including the monastery and school at Iona. Feast day: June 9.

A place or structure for interring the cremated remains of the dead.

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A canonically required diocesan body that assists the bishop in discerning, recruiting, and forming individuals for lay, diaconal, and priestly ministries, and advises the bishop on present and future ministry needs and the implementation of Title III of the Canons.

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The Canons of The Episcopal Church define communicants as those who have received Holy Communion in this church at least three times during the previous year.

The Canons of The Episcopal Church define communicants in good standing as those who, in the previous year, have faithfully attended worship and, barring adverse circumstances, have also been faithful in working, praying, and giving for the spread of the kingdom of God.

An arrangement in which two or more dioceses, usually from different countries or Anglican Communion provinces, commit to mutual encouragement and prayer, intensified understanding and concern, and the exchange of both spiritual and material resources.