Bible Encyclopedias
Periodentae

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name given to itinerating or visiting presbyters decreed by the Council of Laodicea, A.D. 360, to supersede the Chorepiscopi (q.v.) in the country villages.

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