An altar other than the main altar upon which the consecrated bread and wine from the Maundy Thursday Eucharist are reserved for communion on Good Friday.

A fourth-century bishop, theologian and hymnwriter, considered one of the four fathers of the Western Church. Feast day: Dec. 7.

As a guiding principle, be sensitive to context when using these terms. Associated Press guidance says “America” and “American” can be used to refer to the United States and U.S. citizens if the context is clear. Given the multinational reality of The Episcopal Church, which includes dioceses in Central America, Latin America, and South America,...

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Not amidst.

“Between” introduces two items, and “among” introduces more than two: The cookies were divided among Gretchen, Manuel, and Celine. Between you and me, I think this could be handled differently.

When the subject or object can be counted, use “number.” If it can be weighed or measured, use “amount.” The number of apples we counted today is 12. The amount of flour he weighed is 100 grams. Correct: the number of people, the number of times. Incorrect: the amount of people, the amount of times....

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Term derived from the Greek word for suspended; refers to the official separation from the church of members guilty of persistent heresy or grave moral offenses.

One of the twelve Apostles, brother of Simon Peter, and patron saint of Scotland. Feast day: Nov. 30.