A fourth-century monk, recognized as an excellent preacher, who became patriarch of Constantinople. Feast day: Jan. 27.

Lowercase in all references—including references to the universal church—unless part of an official church or diocese name. The Episcopal Church. An Episcopal church. The Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida. See also Episcopal, Episcopalian

Formerly located in Berkeley, California, CDSP is a hybrid-residency seminary operated in partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street.

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.

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A 13th-century Italian nun who founded the Poor Clares, an order devoted to extreme poverty and austerity. Feast day: Aug. 11.

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.

The fourth bishop of Rome, who in the first century planted the seed of the theology of apostolic succession. Feast day: Nov. 23.

Persons in holy orders, ordained for the ministry of bishop, priest, or deacon.