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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- The cross as the symbol of Christ's crucifixion.
- (R. C. Ch.) a community of lay brothers and priests, in France and the United States, engaged chiefly in teaching and manual Labor. Originally called
Brethren of St. Joseph . TheSisters of the Holy Cross engage in similar work. - the fourteenth of September, observed as a church festival, in memory of the exaltation of our Savior's cross.
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In December, a reviewer for the commission called Holy Cross's plan the "superior" proposal and recommended approval, but Adventist HealthCare officials have continued to lobby for the facility they planned to build in Clarksburg.
Commission to rule on Mont. Co. hospital Washington Post editors 2011
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And the cathedral of the Holy Cross is the largest church in the Boston archdiocese.
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He made some modifications of the rule; permitting the use of a little wine, except during the three Lents; restraining the immoderate use of the discipline, which had outgrown all prudence; and introducing the solemn observance of Fridays as a commemoration of the Holy Cross for which reason the hermitage, since the year 1050, was been known as Holy Cross of Fonte-Avellana.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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But now let us go back to our Beloved's bed, that is, the Holy Cross, whereon our Love was pitiably stretched and lifted up.
Meditations on the Life and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. c. 1300-1361 1875
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And what else are Christ's sacred and honeyed words upon the Cross, but flowers flowing with honey, which springs up from the cup of the lily, that is, the Holy Cross?
Meditations on the Life and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. c. 1300-1361 1875
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Among all the beautiful branches that ever grew he could find none more like to a lovely May-bough than the delightful bough of the Holy Cross, which is more blooming with graces, virtues, and ornaments of every kind than any May-bough that ever was.
The Life of Blessed Henry Suso by Himself. Heinrich or Suso 1865
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Upon its river-end, just at the junction with the great Scheldt dyke, a strong fortress, called the Holy Cross, had been constructed, which was under the special command of Mondragon.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-86) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Upon its river-end, just at the junction with the great Scheldt dyke, a strong fortress, called the Holy Cross, had been constructed, which was under the special command of Mondragon.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce — Complete (1584-1609) John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Upon its river-end, just at the junction with the great Scheldt dyke, a strong fortress, called the Holy Cross, had been constructed, which was under the special command of Mondragon.
PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845
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Upon its river - end, just at the junction with the great Scheldt dyke, a strong fortress, called the Holy Cross, had been constructed, which was under the special command of Mondragon.
History of the United Netherlands from the Death of William the Silent to the Twelve Year's Truce, 1585c John Lothrop Motley 1845
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