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ECCLESIASTIQUES [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peer
1, record 1, English, peer
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a rank of hereditary nobility in Britain or Ireland ... 2, record 1, English, - peer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The enthronement and homage: The King leaves the coronation chair and moves to the throne. Peers kneel before the monarch to pay homage. 3, record 1, English, - peer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pair du royaume
1, record 1, French, pair%20du%20royaume
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pair 2, record 1, French, pair
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En Angleterre, la «nobility» se composait des pairs et, à partir de 1613, des baronnets. Les «lords», ou «peers», étaient définis institutionnellement du fait qu'ils siégeaient dans la première des deux chambres du Parlement. Depuis Édouard III la Chambre Haute(Chambre des lords depuis Henri VIII) était composée des hauts dignitaires ecclésiastiques et des barons. Ceux-ci étaient les lords temporels, les pairs du royaume, et formaient le «peerage». 2, record 1, French, - pair%20du%20royaume
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- par
1, record 1, Spanish, par
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] miembro de la alta nobleza. 1, record 1, Spanish, - par
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Chaplain Service (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- civilian officiant
1, record 2, English, civilian%20officiant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- civilian officiating clergyman 2, record 2, English, civilian%20officiating%20clergyman
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clergyman who, subject to meeting the professional prerequisites established by the ecclesiastical authorities and the Chaplains General, shall be employed as a civilian under the authority of the officer commanding a command to provide chaplain services to a base, unit or element. 2, record 2, English, - civilian%20officiant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Service d'aumônerie (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- officiant civil
1, record 2, French, officiant%20civil
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officiant qui, à condition de répondre aux exigences de la profession établies par les autorités ecclésiastiques et les aumôniers généraux, doit être employé à titre de civil avec l'autorisation de l'officier commandant le commandement afin d’assurer les services d’aumônerie, dans une base, une unité ou un élément. 1, record 2, French, - officiant%20civil
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
- Law of Evidence
- Constitutional Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oath of supremacy
1, record 3, English, oath%20of%20supremacy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- supremacy oath 2, record 3, English, supremacy%20oath
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
English Law. - An oath required of those taking office, along with the oaths of allegiance and abjuration, declaring that the sovereign is superior to the Church in ecclesiastical matters. 3, record 3, English, - oath%20of%20supremacy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When questioned by the local authorities he refused to take the supremacy oath, placing Queen Elizabeth above the pope in spiritual matters. 2, record 3, English, - oath%20of%20supremacy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
- Droit de la preuve
- Droit constitutionnel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serment de suprématie
1, record 3, French, serment%20de%20supr%C3%A9matie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En exigeant de tous les ecclésiastiques, de tous les membres du Parlement et des fonctionnaires de prêter «serment de suprématie»(oath of supremacy), les catholiques et les dissidants étaient, de fait, exclus de toute responsabilité politique et des fonctions publiques. 2, record 3, French, - serment%20de%20supr%C3%A9matie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-06-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Diplomacy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- apostolic delegate
1, record 4, English, apostolic%20delegate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is often confusion between the terms Nuncios and apostolic delegates. The nuncios are usually titular bishops or archbishops and have a double function: representing the pope before the civil government and also before the Church in the country. The apostolic delegates on the other hand deal only with the church within the country to which they are sent and they are not accredited to the government and do not have a political role. 2, record 4, English, - apostolic%20delegate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Diplomatie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- délégué apostolique
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20apostolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Saint-Siège envoie, dans les États avec lesquels il n’ entretient pas de relations diplomatiques, des prélats chargés d’assurer ses relations avec la hiérarchie catholique locale. Ces prélats sont appelés délégués apostoliques : ils n’ ont pas le caractère diplomatique. Ils représentent le Saint-Siège auprès des autorités ecclésiastiques de leur pays de résidence. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20apostolique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-10-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Films
- Social Problems
- Criminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- The Boys of St. Vincent
1, record 5, English, The%20Boys%20of%20St%2E%20Vincent
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This film of the National Film Board follows the struggle by the young residents of a Roman Catholic orphanage to escape their nightmare of physical and sexual abuse. Their cries for help go unheeded, although a concerned janitor and a no-nonsense cop try to uncover the truth and end the boys' suffering. For years, church officials, the police and government officials conspire to conceal the truth. 1, record 5, English, - The%20Boys%20of%20St%2E%20Vincent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de films
- Problèmes sociaux
- Criminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Les garçons de St. Vincent
1, record 5, French, Les%20gar%C3%A7ons%20de%20St%2E%20Vincent
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce film de fiction de l'Office national du film relate les sévices sexuels subis par un jeune pensionnaire de l'orphelinat St. Vincent de la part du frère directeur de l'établissement, dont il est le «préféré». Comme Kevin, d’autres élèves sont soumis au même régime de domination. Mais comment se protéger contre de tels abus, quand au terrorisme de leur bourreau vient s’ajouter la conspiration du silence de la part des autorités tant ecclésiastiques que politiques? 1, record 5, French, - Les%20gar%C3%A7ons%20de%20St%2E%20Vincent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Religion (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- clerical crown 1, record 6, English, clerical%20crown
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tonsure
1, record 6, French, tonsure
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit cercle rasé au sommet de la tête des ecclésiastiques. 2, record 6, French, - tonsure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Porter la tonsure. 2, record 6, French, - tonsure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-03-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- History of Religions
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Sulpician
1, record 7, English, Sulpician
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sulpicians (P.S.S.). The Society of the Priests of St. Sulpice, was founded in paris, in 1641, by the Abbé Jean Jacques Olier, for the purpose of training aspirants to the priesthood. 1, record 7, English, - Sulpician
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Histoire des religions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sulpicien
1, record 7, French, sulpicien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sulpiciens, compagnie de prêtres destinés à l'instruction des jeunes ecclésiastiques; elle fut fondée, en 1644, par Jean-Jacques Olier, curé de Paris(...) 1, record 7, French, - sulpicien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-02-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cardinal's cap 1, record 8, English, cardinal%27s%20cap
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a cardinal's cap. 1, record 8, English, - cardinal%27s%20cap
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cap: A special covering for the head, worn as a mark of occupation, rank, academic degree, etc. 1, record 8, English, - cardinal%27s%20cap
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- barrette
1, record 8, French, barrette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toque carrée à trois ou quatre cornes, des ecclésiastiques. 2, record 8, French, - barrette
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vêtement clérical. 3, record 8, French, - barrette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-02-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Christian Liturgy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Saint Eustochium 1, record 9, English, Saint%20Eustochium
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Liturgies chrétiennes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sainte Eustochie 1, record 9, French, sainte%20Eustochie
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sainte Eustoche 1, record 9, French, sainte%20Eustoche
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Julia Eustochium, romaine, IIe siècle.(Bibliothèque sacrée T. 10(1850) Dict. des sciences ecclésiastiques; Richard et Giraud) 1, record 9, French, - sainte%20Eustochie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-10-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cathedral school
1, record 10, English, cathedral%20school
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Developed from the bishops' schools and under control of the cathedral chapter. Priests were trained, and boys who were preparing for positions in state or commercial activities. 1, record 10, English, - cathedral%20school
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- école cathédrale
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cole%20cath%C3%A9drale
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aux IVe et Ve siècles l'évêque établit une école auprès de l'église cathédrale. Lui-même ou un délégué choisi pour ses connaissances, l'écolâtre-y enseigne les Écritures et la théologie. On y prépare des enfants, des adultes, des clercs aux fonctions ecclésiastiques. On y reçoit aussi des fils de princes et des écoliers qui ne se destinent pas à l'Église. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cole%20cath%C3%A9drale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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