Bible Encyclopedias
Hictas

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

('Iciral), a sect of orthodox ascetics about the time of the emperor Marcian, who lived in monasteries, and spent their time in singing 'hymns, accompanied with religious dances.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hictas'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/hictas.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.