Litany of the Saints — • The model of all other litanies, of great antiquity Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Litany of the Saints Litany of the Saints … Catholic encyclopedia
Litany of the Holy Name — • Does not give the text of the litany itself, but mentions many of the titles of Jesus Christ Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Litany of the Holy Name Litany of the Holy Name … Catholic encyclopedia
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary — The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Marian litany originally approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. It is also known as the Litany of Loreto, for its first known place of origin, the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto (Italy), where its usage was… … Wikipedia
The Celtic Rite — The Celtic Rite † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Celtic Rite This subject will be treated under the following seven heads: I. History and Origin; II. Manuscript Sources; III. The Divine Office; IV. The Mass; V. the Baptismal Service; … Catholic encyclopedia
Litany — • A form of responsive prayer, used in public liturgical services and private devotions Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Litany Litany … Catholic encyclopedia
The Primer — The Primer † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Primer The common English name for a book of devotions which from the thirteenth to the sixteenth century was the ordinary prayer book used by the laity. The contents of these books varied… … Catholic encyclopedia
The Apostolic See — The Apostolic See † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Apostolic See (Soles apostolica, cathedra apostolica). This is a metaphorical term, used, as happens in all languages, to express the abstract notion of authority by the concrete… … Catholic encyclopedia
Litany — A litany, in Christian worship, is a form of prayer used in church services and processions, and consisting of a number of petitions. The word comes from the Latin litania , from the Greek λιτή ( litê ), meaning prayer or supplication .For the… … Wikipedia
Saints Cosmas and Damian — Saint Damian redirects here. For Saint Damien of Molokai, see Father Damien. Saints Cosmas and Damian Icon of Saints Cosmas (left) and Damian (right) holding medicine boxes and spoons for dispensing cures Martyrs … Wikipedia
Litany of Loreto — • Long article examines the somewhat murky history of the Litany of Loreto. Also information on Marian litanies in general Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Litany of Loreto Litany of Loreto … Catholic encyclopedia