Glosario

A third-century Greek theologian who combined Greek philosophy with the Christian faith, harmonizing faith and reason. One of the earliest Christian scholars, and a leading opponent of Gnosticism. Feast day: Dec. 5.

The fourth bishop of Rome, who in the first century planted the seed of the theology of apostolic succession. Feast day: Nov. 23.

Persons in holy orders, ordained for the ministry of bishop, priest, or deacon.

The first reference to a clergy member (bishop, priest, or deacon) normally should include a capitalized title before the individual’s…

A member of the clergy.

Of or concerning the clergy.

Distinctive clothes worn by clergy that make the wearer identifiable as a member of the clergy.

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.