Evagrius Ponticus
Short article on this important fourth-century author of ascetical writings.
Evangeliaria
Liturgical books containing those portions of the Gospels which are read during Mass or in the public offices of the Church.
Evangelical Alliance, The
An association of Protestants belonging to various denominations founded in 1846.
Evangelical Church
Almost from the beginning the new Evangelical Church was split, first into two communions, the Lutheran and the Reformed, then into a multitude of sects.
Evangelist
In the New Testament this word, in its substantive form, occurs only three times: Acts, xxi, 8; Eph., iv, 11; II Tim., iv, 5. It seems to indicate not so much an order in the early…
Eve of a Feast
In the first ages, during the night before every feast, a vigil was kept. In the evening the faithful assembled in the place or church where the feast was to be celebrated and prep…
Evesham Abbey
Founded by St. Egwin, third Bishop of Worcester, about 701, in Worcestershire, England, and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.
Evolution, Catholics and
Discussed under the headings: (1) Scientific Hypothesis vs. Philosophical Speculation; (2) Theistic vs. Atheistic Theories of Evolution; (3) The Theory of Evolution vs. Darwinism; …
Evolution, History and Scientific Foundation of
History, definition, and various arguments.
Ewald, Saints
Both saints named Ewald (or Hewald)--Ewald the Black and Ewald the Fair--were Northumbrian priests, martyred in Old Saxony about 695.
Ewing, Thomas
Jurist and statesman, b. in West Liberty, Virginia (now West Virginia), U.S.A., 28 December, 1789; d. at Lancaster, Ohio, 26 October, 1871.
Ex Cathedra
Literally "from the chair", a theological term which signifies authoritative teaching and is more particularly applied to the definitions given by the Roman pontiff.
Examination
A process prescribed or assigned for testing qualification; an investigation, inquiry.
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