Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Eve of Pentacost
Attention!
Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine.
Click to donate today!

Bible Encyclopedias
Office

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Offertory
Next Entry
Office of the Church
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

is a term for an administration without precedence in choir or chapter. The financial provost and procurator; the precentor, chancellor, and treasurer of Beverly; monks elected by the prior and seniors, and confirmed in authority by the bishop in a conventual cathedral, were called officers, the term designating now the vice-dean, treasurer, and receiver-general of the new foundations.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Office'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​o/office.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile