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VII, xii, n. 29) speaks quite explicitly on the point: "Acolytes", he says, "in Greek, are called Ceroferarii in
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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The Inquisitor decided an enterprising chap like this would be valuable as support to his Acolytes.
Dark Heresy Character – “Shiv,” Your Kind Of Scum « Geek Related 2009
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While it has been a number of years since I last saw it, one of the best guidebooks for training altar servers "in continuity" in relation to the modern Roman liturgy is Ministry at the Altar: A Manual for Servers, Acolytes, Clergy, Sacristans, Teachers, Masters of Ceremonies, and all involved in the Ceremonies of the Church, by (then) Msgr. Peter C. Elliott.
Liturgical Formation, Training and Re-Enchantment: Do Not Forget Your Altar Boys 2009
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Like a road-company Elmer Gantry, the mayor presides over weekly ceremonies that give Dirt's citizens their measly rations of water "Acolytes, prepare the Holy Spigot."
Lizard Tale 'Rango': Clever, Coldblooded Joe Morgenstern 2011
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Acolytes have rushed to disown the 38-year-old architect, perhaps the most prominent offspring of Libyan leader Col.
Gadhafi's Son Leaves Elites' Cozy Embrace Guy Chazan 2011
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They return to the principal altar of the church, along with the Acolytes and attending clergy.
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Now, Shiv travels with the Acolytes and hunts down psykers, xenos, Daemon worshippers, and freaks and heretics of all descriptions in the name of the God-Emperor!
Dark Heresy Character – “Shiv,” Your Kind Of Scum « Geek Related 2009
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The Cross bearer and Acolytes are placed on the eastern side of the Altar, the whole chapter is disposed in a circle, when all kneel and pray.
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Agent 13: Agent 13 and the Acolytes of Darkness - Flint Dille
Superhero Prose Fiction: Update - Kull Blue Tyson 2008
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Agent 13: Agent 13 and the Acolytes of Darkness - Flint Dille
Superhero Prose Fiction: Hub - T'N'T Tezey and Trigger Blue Tyson 2008
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