An eighth-century English monk, priest, theologian, and historian, who wrote the seminal "Ecclesiastical History of the English people." Also known as Bede the Venerable. Feast day: May 25.

A sixth-century Italian monastic and author of the Rule of Benedict, the foundation for Benedictine spirituality. Feast day: July 11.

A guide for monastic living based on the Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing a balanced rhythm of contemplative and communal prayer alongside work that benefits the community.

A blessing pronounced by a bishop or priest at the conclusion of a worship service.

An Episcopal seminary within Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1854 and became a full partner with Yale in 1971.

A 12th-century influential monk who was called the "pope maker" and the uncrowned emperor of Europe. Feast day: Aug. 20.

Two Episcopal seminaries, Bexley Hall and Seabury-Western, federated in 2012, relocating in 2016 to the campus of Chicago Theological Seminary.

Biannual means twice a year and is a synonym for “semiannual.” Biennial means every two years.

Capitalize, without quotation marks. He reads the Bible every day. Capitalize Bible-related terms such as “the Gospels,” “the Scriptures,” and “the Holy Scriptures.” Lowercase “bible” as a nonreligious term: The AP Stylebook is the journalists’ bible. Don’t abbreviate books of the Bible. When citing a chapter and verse(s), use this form: John 3:16, Luke 21:1-13;...

Lowercase in all uses.