Glosario

The corporate and legal entity of The Episcopal Church, incorporated in 1821 in the state of New York.

A 13th-century Spanish priest who founded the Dominican religious order. Feast day: Aug. 8.

A 17th-century English priest and poet, considered one of the greatest preachers of his time. Feast day: March 31.

Most often refers to the familiar hymn verse that begins «Praise God from whom all blessings flow.» Can also refer to other verses praising or glorifying God.

An Episcopal author, theologian, and slaveholder of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and a founding professor of the University of the South. His feast day on Aug. 18 was revoked in 2024 because of his support for white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan.

A 10th-century monk, statesman, educator, Benedictine monastic reformer, and archbishop of Canterbury. Feast day: May 19.

A Eucharist that begins in darkness the night before Easter and ends in joyous celebration of the resurrection of Christ.

Another term for Easter season, the Great Fifty Days between Easter and Pentecost.

Of or pertaining to the church.

Refers to the authority vested in a bishop to oversee matters related to the spiritual life and governance of a diocese. In the absence of a bishop, the standing committee holds ecclesiastical authority.