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- Altar / Holy Table
Holy Communion is celebrated at this central altar. Church of England canons use the name holy table and permit its place in the main body of the church or chancel. - Amaziah
King of Judah who clashes with Jehoash of Israel. - Ambo
In many Orthodox churches the ambo projects from the center of the solea before the Holy Doors. The Gospel is proclaimed and Communion is often distributed here. - Ambo
The ambo is normally a stationary place for the readings, responsorial psalm, and Easter proclamation; the homily and intentions of the Universal Prayer may also be given here. It differs from an announcements stand. - Ambrose defends using church vessels to free captives
Ambrose argues that the church's precious vessels may serve the urgent needs of people held captive. His discussion places the preservation of human lives ahead of keeping gold and silver untouched. - Ambrose of Milan
Fourth-century Latin bishop whose teaching on the Holy Spirit and instruction on baptism and the Eucharist influenced Western Christian theology and worship. - Ammar and the Rebel Party
Bukhari and Muslim preserve Muhammad's prediction that a rebellious or transgressing party would kill Ammar ibn Yasir. Ammar was killed at Siffin while fighting for Ali against Muawiya's forces. The canonical… - Amon of Judah
Judahite king between Manasseh and Josiah. - Amos
Amos confronts exploitation, complacency, and worship detached from justice. Oracles against surrounding nations lead into judgment on Israel itself; visions of loss conclude with a disputed but important restoration… - Amos
Prophetic voice against injustice and empty worship. - Amos: justice and judgment
Amos denounces injustice and empty worship in the prosperous northern kingdom. - An archive search supports the Temple rebuilding
Ezra recounts a search for the earlier royal authorization. A memorandum found at Ecbatana supports continued building and imperial assistance. - An earthquake disrupts Judea during Herod's war
Josephus describes collapsing houses and heavy losses in Judea while Herod's army is encamped outside. The disaster affects morale during conflict with the Nabataeans. - An epidemic overwhelms Constantinople
Procopius describes illness, disruption of work, and difficulty burying the dead during an epidemic in the capital. Imperial officials organize responses as ordinary arrangements fail. - An icon is a relationship
Start with three things: the material image, the person depicted, and the action of the viewer. Confusing these makes the whole debate harder. - An Orthodox patriarchal seminary opens in Nairobi
The Patriarchal Seminary of Makarios III begins operating in Nairobi, supporting the formation of African Orthodox clergy. - Anacletus of Rome
Irenaeus places Anacletus after Linus in the Roman succession. - Anatolius writes on calculating Pascha
Eusebius quotes Anatolius on the timing of Pascha and describes his mathematical learning. The passage shows the use of astronomy and calendrical reasoning in Christian observance. - Andronicus and Junia
Romans 16:7 greets Andronicus and Junia as Paul's kinspeople or fellow countrymen and fellow prisoners who were in Christ before him. The description translated by the BSB as 'outstanding among the apostles' has also… - Angels and departed humans are distinct
Raphael’s presentation of prayer and Revelation’s incense scene concern heavenly or angelic service. Why transfer a role assigned to angels to every departed human saint? - Anglican historic episcopate
The Chicago–Lambeth Quadrilateral names the historic episcopate, locally adapted, among the elements proposed for visible Christian unity. Anglican accounts of succession vary in emphasis across the Communion. - Anicetus of Rome
Irenaeus names Anicetus after Pius in the Roman succession. - Announcements Lectern
Some churches use a separate lectern for announcements or other non-scriptural speaking. Its presence and location are practical local choices. - Anointed to announce good news
Jesus reads Isaiah's Spirit-anointed proclamation and announces its fulfillment in his hearers' presence. - Anointing and Prayer for the Sick
Holy Unction joins prayer and anointing for healing of body and soul. It is not confined to the final moments of life. - Another Counselor, sent by the Father
The wording distinguishes the one speaking, the Father addressed, and the Counselor given. The Spirit remains with the disciples, teaches, and reminds them of Jesus’ words. - Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes was a multilingual mission and relief center, not simply a name in a list of sees. Acts describes Barnabas and Saul teaching there, the community sending aid to Judea, and prophets and teachers… - Antioch sends: Cyprus and the Galatian cities
Acts traces the Antioch community to believers scattered after Stephen's death, then introduces Barnabas and Saul teaching there. During worship and fasting the community sets them apart for mission. Their journey… - Antioch: Ignatius in a later succession report
Eusebius describes Ignatius as bishop of Antioch and second in succession to Peter. The formulation is a later historical report; it should be read alongside Ignatius's own letters, which directly attest his role. - Antony's life becomes a model for monastic readers
The Life of Antony narrates renunciation, ascetic struggle, instruction, and death. Its portrait of a desert elder becomes a powerful literary model for Christian monastic life. - Apollinarianism
Orthodox Christology insists that the Word assumes complete humanity, including a rational human soul and mind, so that humanity is fully healed. - Apollos of Alexandria
Acts introduces Apollos as a Jew from Alexandria, eloquent and well versed in the Scriptures, who teaches about Jesus while knowing only John's baptism. Priscilla and Aquila explain the way of God more accurately to… - Apostasy, Coercion, and the Bare Command
Sunan an-Nasa'i 4059 preserves the unqualified command to kill whoever changes religion. Classical Sunni law generally reads such reports as authorizing a state-imposed death penalty for a legally competent Muslim… - Apostasy, Conversion, and Religious Coercion
The Qur'an says there is no compulsion in religion and repeatedly describes unbelief and apostasy with divine or eschatological consequences rather than a stated temporal penalty. Canonical hadith also transmit… - Apostle Andrew
Andrew is called with Peter in the Synoptic Gospels and appears several times in John bringing people or questions to Jesus. - Apostle Bartholomew
Bartholomew appears in the apostolic lists. The New Testament does not narrate a separate episode under this name. - Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus
James son of Alphaeus is consistently named in the apostolic lists but is not given a separate narrative episode under that designation. - Apostle James, Son of Zebedee
James belongs to the inner group present at several major events and is the first of the Twelve whose martyrdom is narrated in Acts. - Apostle John
John appears with Peter and James in the Synoptic inner group, with Peter in the early chapters of Acts, and in the Church's tradition as the beloved disciple and Evangelist. - Apostle Judas (Thaddaeus)
The apostolic lists preserve variant naming: Matthew and Mark use Thaddaeus in the familiar textual tradition, while Luke and Acts name Judas son of James.