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The word cemetery is derived from a Greek word, meaning "a sleeping place," hence the frequent formulæ in the Christian epitaphs, "dormit in pace," he sleeps in peace; "dormitio Elpidis," the sleeping place of Elpis;
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+ (5) Feasts of Patriarchs and Prophets: Isaac (Mesôri 24 = 17 Aug.), dormitio; Joseph (without date), his history by Ephrem the
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 16 [Supplement] 1840-1916 1913
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