A topographical work of the 12th century containing lists of bishoprics and ecclesiastical counties of England, Wales, part of Scotland, executed by Gervase, a monk at Canterbury, now one of the relics of the Hereford Cathedral.
A topographical work of the 12th century containing lists of bishoprics and ecclesiastical counties of England, Wales, part of Scotland, executed by Gervase, a monk at Canterbury, now one of the relics of the Hereford Cathedral.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
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