The mother of the theologian Augustine of Hippo, whom she convinced to become a Christian in 386. Feast day: May 4.

A male member of a religious order typically living a vowed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience in community.

Frame or vessel, typically made of gold or silver, used to display the consecrated bread of the Eucharist for veneration in a rite called the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

One of the principal Daily Offices; available in traditional and contemporary language in the BCP. Also, the principal act of Sunday worship in the absence of a priest.

An honorific used by some female priests.

A short cape that covers the shoulders, traditionally worn by bishops.

A 19th-century American priest, educator and liturgical reformer. Feast day: April 8.

One word, no hyphen. Also listed in race-related and ethnic references

One word, no hyphen. Also listed in race-related and ethnic references

One word, no hyphen.