Chrysostom, John
A fourth-century monk, recognized as an excellent preacher, who became patriarch of Constantinople. Feast day: Jan. 27.
La Iglesia Episcopal
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Glosario
Un diccionario episcopal de la Iglesia
Definiciones del glosario adaptadas de Diccionario Episcopal de la Iglesia, una referencia fácil de usar para los episcopales., editado por Don S. Armentrout y Robert Boak Slocum, cortesía de Church Publishing Incorporated, Nueva York, NY.
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
Formerly located in Berkeley, California, CDSP is a hybrid-residency seminary operated in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.
Church of England
A national church that broke with Rome during the reign of King Henry VIII. The Episcopal Church derives some, but not all, of its doctrine, discipline, and worship from the Church of England.
Clare of Assisi
A 13th-century Italian nun who founded the Poor Clares, an order devoted to extreme poverty and austerity. Feast day: Aug. 11.
Clement of Alexandria
A third-century Greek theologian who combined Greek philosophy with the Christian faith, harmonizing faith and reason. One of the earliest Christian scholars, and a leading opponent of Gnosticism. Feast day: Dec. 5.
Clement of Rome
The fourth bishop of Rome, who in the first century planted the seed of the theology of apostolic succession. Feast day: Nov. 23.
Clergy
Persons in holy orders, ordained for the ministry of bishop, priest, or deacon.
Cleric
A member of the clergy.
Clerical
Of or concerning the clergy.
Clericals
Distinctive clothes worn by clergy that make the wearer identifiable as a member of the clergy.