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... Holy City . An appellation bestowed by any sect or nation upon the city that is identified with its religious be- liefs and observances , and that has , in consequence , become a place of venera- tion and worship . Among such cities may ...
... Holy City . An appellation bestowed by any sect or nation upon the city that is identified with its religious be- liefs and observances , and that has , in consequence , become a place of venera- tion and worship . Among such cities may ...
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... Holy of Holies was from the front ; and though the Holy Place was par- tially lighted from the sides , its principal source of light must have been through the eastern façade . " — Fergusson . Holy Oil . A name given , in the 4th ...
... Holy of Holies was from the front ; and though the Holy Place was par- tially lighted from the sides , its principal source of light must have been through the eastern façade . " — Fergusson . Holy Oil . A name given , in the 4th ...
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... Holy Saturday . The name fre- quently given to the Saturday imme- diately preceding Easter Sunday . Holy Stone . A celebrated stone , sacred to St. Patrick , preserved at Ardmore , Waterford County , Ireland . According to tradition ...
... Holy Saturday . The name fre- quently given to the Saturday imme- diately preceding Easter Sunday . Holy Stone . A celebrated stone , sacred to St. Patrick , preserved at Ardmore , Waterford County , Ireland . According to tradition ...
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