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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_35535" /> ==
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_35535" /> ==
<p> is a cross of precious metal worn round the necks of [[Roman]] [[Catholic]] and [[Greek]] bishops, attached to a chain,, symbolizing to the faithful authority and jurisdiction. It was worn by St. Alphege in the 11th century. </p>
<p> is a cross of precious metal worn round the necks of Roman [[Catholic]] and Greek bishops, attached to a chain,, symbolizing to the faithful authority and jurisdiction. It was worn by St. Alphege in the 11th century. </p>
          
          
==References ==
==References ==

Latest revision as of 09:05, 15 October 2021

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [1]

is a cross of precious metal worn round the necks of Roman Catholic and Greek bishops, attached to a chain,, symbolizing to the faithful authority and jurisdiction. It was worn by St. Alphege in the 11th century.

References