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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Religion (General)
- Archaeology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ampulla
1, record 1, English, ampulla
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anointing vessel 2, record 1, English, anointing%20vessel
correct
- ampul 3, record 1, English, ampul
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vessel for holding consecrated oil, or for other sacred uses. 3, record 1, English, - ampulla
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the ampulla, or anointing vessel, and spoon for receiving the sacred oil from the ampulla, all used at a coronation. 4, record 1, English, - ampulla
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Religion (Généralités)
- Archéologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 1, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit vase contenant les saintes huiles [...] 2, record 1, French, - ampoule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
sainte ampoule 3, record 1, French, - ampoule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Religión (Generalidades)
- Arqueología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampolla
1, record 1, Spanish, ampolla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ampolla es una vasija de oro fundido con forma de águila con las alas desplegadas. La cabeza del águila se desenrosca, ya que su finalidad es que contenga el aceite con el que se unge al soberano durante la parte más sagrada de la coronación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ampolla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Religion (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- All Africa Conference of Churches
1, record 2, English, All%20Africa%20Conference%20of%20Churches
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AACC 1, record 2, English, AACC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The AACC was established in 1963 as a fellowship of Christian Churches which confess Jesus Christ as God and only Saviour according to the Scriptures. It seeks to fulfill a common calling to the glory of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 1, record 2, English, - All%20Africa%20Conference%20of%20Churches
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conférence des Églises de Toute l'Afrique
1, record 2, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20des%20%C3%89glises%20de%20Toute%20l%27Afrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CETA 1, record 2, French, CETA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La CETA a été fondée en 1963 en tant que communauté d’églises chrétiennes proclamant Jésus-Christ comme Dieu et notre seul Sauveur selon les Saintes Écritures. Elle cherche à réaliser une vocation commune à la Gloire du Dieu, du Père, du Fils et du Saint-Esprit. 2, record 2, French, - Conf%C3%A9rence%20des%20%C3%89glises%20de%20Toute%20l%27Afrique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Religión (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Conferencia Panafricana de Iglesias
1, record 2, Spanish, Conferencia%20Panafricana%20de%20Iglesias
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Varanasi
1, record 3, English, Varanasi
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Benares 2, record 3, English, Benares
correct, Asia
- Kasi 1, record 3, English, Kasi
former designation, correct, Asia
- Banaras 3, record 3, English, Banaras
correct, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Division, southeast Uttar Pradesh, India. 3, record 3, English, - Varanasi
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Varanasi
1, record 3, French, Varanasi
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Bénarès 2, record 3, French, B%C3%A9nar%C3%A8s
correct, Asia
- Kasi 3, record 3, French, Kasi
former designation, correct, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'une des sept villes saintes de l'hindouisme, qui est sacrée aussi pour les bouddhistes, en souvenir des premiers sermons que Bouddha y prononça. 3, record 3, French, - Varanasi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
- Religion (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nimbed
1, record 4, English, nimbed
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nimbated 2, record 4, English, nimbated
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"nimbed": Having the head encircled with a Nimbus, usually represented by a circular line (C.B.E.H.) 3, record 4, English, - nimbed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
having a nimbus, especially around the head. 2, record 4, English, - nimbed
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apostles, martyrs, and saints all nimbed with glory. 2, record 4, English, - nimbed
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nimbé
1, record 4, French, nimb%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- diadémée 1, record 4, French, diad%C3%A9m%C3%A9e
correct, adjective
- auréolé 2, record 4, French, aur%C3%A9ol%C3%A9
adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
"être nimbé" (littéraire) : Être entouré d’un halo lumineux, d’une auréole. 3, record 4, French, - nimb%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
"diadémée" (héraldique) : Se dit de l’aigle qui porte une couronne impériale. 3, record 4, French, - nimb%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Auréolé : Se dit des figures saintes dont la tête est entourée d’une auréole.(LTA, page 35). 2, record 4, French, - nimb%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-12-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Religion (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ampullae
1, record 5, English, ampullae
correct, Latin
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- holy oil ampullae 1, record 5, English, holy%20oil%20ampullae
correct, Latin
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small flasks used to contain consecrated oil. 2, record 5, English, - ampullae
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ampoules aux saintes huiles
1, record 5, French, ampoules%20aux%20saintes%20huiles
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petits récipients destinés, dans la liturgie, à conserver les saintes huiles. 1, record 5, French, - ampoules%20aux%20saintes%20huiles
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-12-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Religion (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- box for Holy Gils
1, record 6, English, box%20for%20Holy%20Gils
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small box designed to contain one or more holy oil ampullae. 1, record 6, English, - box%20for%20Holy%20Gils
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- boîte aux saintes huiles
1, record 6, French, bo%C3%AEte%20aux%20saintes%20huiles
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récipient muni d’un couvercle destiné, dans la liturgie, à contenir une ou plusieurs ampoules aux saintes huiles. 1, record 6, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20aux%20saintes%20huiles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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