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Theresa, Saint (Theresa of Ávila)
(Encyclopedia) Theresa or Teresa, Saint (Theresa of Ávila)Theresa or Teresa, Saintboth: tĭrēˈsə, –zə [key], 1515–82, Spanish Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church, one of the principal saints of the…Christianity
(Encyclopedia) Christianity, religion founded in Palestine by the followers of Jesus. One of the world's major religions, it predominates in Europe and the Americas, where it has been a powerful…Civil Rights Landmarks
Across the United States, places where the movement took shape by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Alabama First African Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa Brown Chapel, Selma First Baptist Church, Selma Selma-…Brewer's: Te Deum, etc.
is usually ascribed to St. Ambrose, but is probably of a much later date. It is said that St. Ambrose improvised this hymn while baptising St. Augustine. In allusion to this tradition, it…Fundy, Bay of
(Encyclopedia) Fundy, Bay of, large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, c.170 mi (270 km) long and 30 to 50 mi (50–80 km) wide, between New Brunswick and SW Nova Scotia, Canada. It is famous for its tide…William of Champeaux
(Encyclopedia) William of ChampeauxWilliam of Champeauxshămpōˈ, shäNpōˈ [key], c.1070–1121, French scholastic philosopher. William studied and taught in Paris. In 1109 he founded the monastic school…Avon, 1st earl of
(Encyclopedia) Avon, 1st earl of: see Eden, Anthony, 1st earl of Avon.Brewer's: Hipper-switches
Coarse willow withes. A hipper is a coarse osier used in basket-making, and an osier field is a hipper-holm. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894HippoHip! Hip!…Brewer's: Bishop's Apron
represents the short cassock which, by the 74th canon, all clergymen were enjoined to wear. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Bishop's BibleBishop of Hippo A…Wexford, town, Republic of Ireland
(Encyclopedia) Wexford, town (1991 pop. 15,393), seat of Co. Wexford, SE Republic of Ireland, on Wexford Harbour, which is formed by the Slaney River estuary. Wexford serves as the headquarters of…Trending
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