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Adelphopoiesis
Adelphopoiesis, or adelphopoiia from the Greek, derived from (adelphos) "brother" and (poieō) "I make", literally "brother-making" is a ceremony practiced at one time by various Christia...
Adelphopoiesis, or adelphopoiia from the Greek, derived from (adelphos) "brother" and (poieō) "I make", literally "brother-making" is a ceremony practiced at one time by various Christia...
Anglican devotions
Anglican devotions are private prayers and practices used by Anglican Christians to promote spiritual growth and communion with God.
Anglican devotions are private prayers and practices used by Anglican Christians to promote spiritual growth and communion with God.
Apostles' Fast
The Apostles' Fast, also called the Fast of the Holy Apostles, the Fast of Peter and Paul, or sometimes St. Peter's Fast, is a fast observed by Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Ortho...
The Apostles' Fast, also called the Fast of the Holy Apostles, the Fast of Peter and Paul, or sometimes St. Peter's Fast, is a fast observed by Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Ortho...
Baptism
Baptism (from the Greek noun Βάπτισμα baptisma; itself derived from baptismos, washing) is a Christian rite of admission (or adoption), almost invariably with the use of water, into the ...
Baptism (from the Greek noun Βάπτισμα baptisma; itself derived from baptismos, washing) is a Christian rite of admission (or adoption), almost invariably with the use of water, into the ...
Bible study (Christian)
In Christianity, Bible study is the study of the Bible by ordinary people as a personal religious or spiritual practice.
In Christianity, Bible study is the study of the Bible by ordinary people as a personal religious or spiritual practice.
Blessing of the Fleet
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities.
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities.
Cafe church
The Cafe Church, a Christian church model that can be associated with alternative worship and the emerging church movements, seeks to find new forms and approaches to existing as a church in the...
The Cafe Church, a Christian church model that can be associated with alternative worship and the emerging church movements, seeks to find new forms and approaches to existing as a church in the...
Camp meeting
The camp meeting was a form of Protestant Christian religious service originating in Britain and once common in some parts of the United States, wherein people would travel from a large area to ...
The camp meeting was a form of Protestant Christian religious service originating in Britain and once common in some parts of the United States, wherein people would travel from a large area to ...
Christian counseling
Christian counseling is pastoral counseling which draws upon psychology and Christian teaching.
Christian counseling is pastoral counseling which draws upon psychology and Christian teaching.
Christian monasticism
Christian monasticism is a practice which began to develop early in the history of the Christian Church, modeled upon scriptural examples and ideals, including those in the Old Testament, but no...
Christian monasticism is a practice which began to develop early in the history of the Christian Church, modeled upon scriptural examples and ideals, including those in the Old Testament, but no...
Christian prayer
Prayer in Christianity is the Christian tradition of communicating with God, either in God's fullness or as one of the persons of the Trinity.
Prayer in Christianity is the Christian tradition of communicating with God, either in God's fullness or as one of the persons of the Trinity.
Christian side hug
The Christian side hug is a term for a display of affection in which a person hugs another by putting one arm around their shoulders, rather than both arms around them.
The Christian side hug is a term for a display of affection in which a person hugs another by putting one arm around their shoulders, rather than both arms around them.
Churching of women
In Christian tradition the Churching of Women is the ceremony wherein a blessing is given to mothers after recovery from childbirth.
In Christian tradition the Churching of Women is the ceremony wherein a blessing is given to mothers after recovery from childbirth.
Communion token
A communion token is a metal token issued to members of Presbyterian churches in order to provide them entrance to the Lord's Supper.
A communion token is a metal token issued to members of Presbyterian churches in order to provide them entrance to the Lord's Supper.
Cross necklace
A cross necklace is a Christian cross or crucifix worn, usually around the neck, by Christians and others.
A cross necklace is a Christian cross or crucifix worn, usually around the neck, by Christians and others.
Dormition of the Theotokos
The Dormition of the Theotokos (Κοίμησις Θεοτόκου, Koímēsis, often anglicized as Kimisis) is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches which ...
The Dormition of the Theotokos (Κοίμησις Θεοτόκου, Koímēsis, often anglicized as Kimisis) is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches which ...
Exorcism in Christianity
In Christianity, exorcism is the practice of casting out demons performed using the power of Christ in the name of Jesus or through prayer.{Matthew 10:1, 8; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1; 10:17} The term ...
In Christianity, exorcism is the practice of casting out demons performed using the power of Christ in the name of Jesus or through prayer.{Matthew 10:1, 8; Mark 6:7; Luke 9:1; 10:17} The term ...
Family Integrated Church
A family integrated church is one in which parents and children attend church services together, children stay all through church services and organised groups and activities for children and yo...
A family integrated church is one in which parents and children attend church services together, children stay all through church services and organised groups and activities for children and yo...
Family integrated church
A family integrated church is one in which parents and children attend church services together, children stay all through church services and organised groups and activities for children and yo...
A family integrated church is one in which parents and children attend church services together, children stay all through church services and organised groups and activities for children and yo...
Feasts of the Lord Jesus Christ
Feasts of the Lord Jesus Christ are specific days of the year distinguished in the liturgical calendar as being significant days for the celebration of events in the life of Jesus Christ and hi...
Feasts of the Lord Jesus Christ are specific days of the year distinguished in the liturgical calendar as being significant days for the celebration of events in the life of Jesus Christ and hi...
Historical Christian hairstyles
The hairstyles adopted in the Christian tradition have been most varied, over history.
The hairstyles adopted in the Christian tradition have been most varied, over history.
Holy laughter
Holy laughter is a term used within charismatic Christianity that describes a religious behaviour in which individuals spontaneously laugh during church meetings.
Holy laughter is a term used within charismatic Christianity that describes a religious behaviour in which individuals spontaneously laugh during church meetings.
Internet church
An Internet Church or Cyberchurch is a gathering of religious believers facilitated through the use of online video stream, audio stream and or written messages whose primary purpose is to...
An Internet Church or Cyberchurch is a gathering of religious believers facilitated through the use of online video stream, audio stream and or written messages whose primary purpose is to...
Kiss of peace
The kiss of peace is a traditional Christian greeting dating to early Christianity.
The kiss of peace is a traditional Christian greeting dating to early Christianity.
Medieval pageant
A medieval pageant is a form of procession traditionally associated with both secular and religious rituals, often with a narrative structure.
A medieval pageant is a form of procession traditionally associated with both secular and religious rituals, often with a narrative structure.
Podruchnik
The Podruchnik (Russian: Подручник) is a small cushion, once used in prayer by all Russian Orthodox Christians in Old Russia but currently in use only by the Old Believers.
The Podruchnik (Russian: Подручник) is a small cushion, once used in prayer by all Russian Orthodox Christians in Old Russia but currently in use only by the Old Believers.
Poustinia
A poustinia is a small sparsely furnished cabin or room where one goes to pray and fast alone in the presence of God.
A poustinia is a small sparsely furnished cabin or room where one goes to pray and fast alone in the presence of God.
Praxis (Eastern Orthodoxy)
Praxis, a transliteration of the Greek word πρᾶξις, which is derived from the stem of the verb πράσσειν "to do, to act.
Praxis, a transliteration of the Greek word πρᾶξις, which is derived from the stem of the verb πράσσειν "to do, to act.
Prayer in Christianity
Prayer in Christianity is the Christian tradition of communicating with God, either in God's fullness or as one of the persons of the Trinity.
Prayer in Christianity is the Christian tradition of communicating with God, either in God's fullness or as one of the persons of the Trinity.
Purity ball
A purity ball (also known as a father-daughter purity ball or purity wedding) is a formal ball dance event attended by fathers and their daughters.
A purity ball (also known as a father-daughter purity ball or purity wedding) is a formal ball dance event attended by fathers and their daughters.
Quiet Time
Quiet Time is a regular (often daily) individual session of Christian spiritual activities, most notably prayer and/or private study of the Bible.
Quiet Time is a regular (often daily) individual session of Christian spiritual activities, most notably prayer and/or private study of the Bible.
Relaxado en persona
Relaxado en persona is a Spanish phrase, literally meaning "relaxed in person", but a euphemism for "burnt at the stake" in the records of the Spanish Inquisition.
Relaxado en persona is a Spanish phrase, literally meaning "relaxed in person", but a euphemism for "burnt at the stake" in the records of the Spanish Inquisition.
Right hand of Christian fellowship
The Right Hand of Fellowship is a ritual intended to welcome a new member into the fellowship of a congregation or welcoming a new minister into the fellowship of ministers.
The Right Hand of Fellowship is a ritual intended to welcome a new member into the fellowship of a congregation or welcoming a new minister into the fellowship of ministers.
Running the aisles
"Running the aisles" is an ecstatic expression of worship that occurs occasionally in some contexts of worship in the Pentecostal and Holiness movements.
"Running the aisles" is an ecstatic expression of worship that occurs occasionally in some contexts of worship in the Pentecostal and Holiness movements.
Slain in the Spirit
Being "slain in the Spirit" is a term used within charismatic Christianity.
Being "slain in the Spirit" is a term used within charismatic Christianity.
Snake handling
Snake handling or serpent handling is a religious ritual in a small number of Pentecostal churches in the U.S., usually characterized as rural and Holiness.
Snake handling or serpent handling is a religious ritual in a small number of Pentecostal churches in the U.S., usually characterized as rural and Holiness.
Spiritual attack
Spiritual attack, within Christianity, is a term used to describe the belief that the Devil is deliberately using supernatural powers to discourage the targeted Christian from their belief in God.
Spiritual attack, within Christianity, is a term used to describe the belief that the Devil is deliberately using supernatural powers to discourage the targeted Christian from their belief in God.
Stille Omgang
A stille omgang (silent "procession" or circumambulation) is an informal ritual that served as substitute for the Roman Catholic processions that were prohibited after the Reformation in the...
A stille omgang (silent "procession" or circumambulation) is an informal ritual that served as substitute for the Roman Catholic processions that were prohibited after the Reformation in the...
Tama (votive)
Tama (τάμα, pl. ταμάτα tamata) are a form of votive offering or ex-voto used in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church.
Tama (τάμα, pl. ταμάτα tamata) are a form of votive offering or ex-voto used in the Eastern Orthodox Churches, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church.
Venerable Stylianus
Venerable Stylianus of Paphlagonia was born to a wealthy family between the 4th and 6th centuries in Paphlagonia, Asia Minor.
Venerable Stylianus of Paphlagonia was born to a wealthy family between the 4th and 6th centuries in Paphlagonia, Asia Minor.
Virginity pledge
Virginity pledges (or abstinence pledges) are commitments made by teenagers and young adults to refrain from sexual intercourse until marriage.
Virginity pledges (or abstinence pledges) are commitments made by teenagers and young adults to refrain from sexual intercourse until marriage.
Vocational discernment in the Catholic Church
Vocational discernment in the Catholic Church is the process in which men or women in the Catholic Church discern, or determine, their vocation in the Church.
Vocational discernment in the Catholic Church is the process in which men or women in the Catholic Church discern, or determine, their vocation in the Church.
Women's ministry
Women's ministry has multiple meanings.
Women's ministry has multiple meanings.