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A transitional deacon or priest, typically newly ordained, who assists a rector or parish priest.

An Episcopal priest is said to have a cure when entrusted with the spiritual care, teaching, and oversight of a congregation, under the supervision of a bishop.

Roman Catholic in origin, a short course emphasizing spiritual renewal, discipleship, leadership, and ministry. Laypeople and clergy attend together.

A seventh-century English bishop and hermit, who helped reconcile the Roman and Celtic factions of the Church of England. Feast day: March 20.

A third-century bishop, martyr, and theologian of church unity from North Africa, who was beheaded by the Roman Empire. Feast day: Sept. 13.

Ninth-century Slavic brothers from Thessalonica. Both became priests and monastics, and Methodius became a bishop. Feast day: February 14.

A fourth-century theologian and bishop of Jerusalem. Feast day: March 18.

The BCP provides forms for Daily Morning Prayer and Daily Evening Prayer in contemporary and traditional language, as well as forms for Noonday Prayer, Order of Worship for the Evening, Compline, and Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families.

A 20th-century Episcopal seminarian killed while working in the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama, in the act of shielding a 17-year-old Black girl from a shotgun attack. Feast day: August 14.

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