Tropology, Scriptural
The theory and practice of interpreting the figurative meaning of Holy Writ.
Truce of God
A temporary suspension of hostilities, as distinct from the Peace of God which is perpetual.
Trumpets, Feast of
The first day of Tishri (October), the seventh month of the Hebrew year.
Trustee System
In the exercise of inherent rights of administering property, the Church often appoints deputies.
Trusts and Bequests
Defined as the right enforceable solely in equity to the beneficial enjoyment of property of which the legal title is in another.
Tryphon, Respicius, and Nympha, Saints
Martyrs whose feast is observed in the Latin Church on 10 November.
Tschupick, John Nepomuk
A celebrated preacher, b. at Vienna, 7 or 12 April, 1729; d. there, 20 July, 1784.
Tuam, School of
Founded by St. Jarlath, it rivalled Clonmacnoise as a center of Celtic art in the eleventh century.
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