Site Glossary

One who prays on behalf of another or others.

Prayer for another or others.

The art of making icons.

The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.

A seventh-century abbess known for her significant role and leadership in promoting Christianity in England. Feast day: Nov. 18.

In 1989, Harris became the first female bishop in the Anglican Communion when she was ordained and consecrated bishop suffragan of Massachusetts. She previously served as executive director of The Episcopal Church Publishing Company. Feast day: Feb. 11.

An eighth-century Syrian monk, priest and theologian. Feast day: Dec. 4.

Also known as James the Just. In the Gospels according to Matthew and Mark, and in the epistle to the Galatians, James of Jerusalem is referred to as the brother of Jesus. Feast day: Oct. 23.

A broad term for commissions, committees, task forces, boards, and agencies that are active between the triennial General Conventions.

Certain woods or solidified resins and the aromatic smoke that results from burning them. Used in some churches to symbolize a sacrificial offering to God.

A 19th-century American priest, ecumenical leader, and liturgical reformer who was the driving force behind the prayer book revision that led to the 1892 BCP. Feast day: July 27.

Holy Orders refers to the three ordained ministries—deacon, priest, and bishop—to which people are called and ordained. Eligibility is determined by baptism, discernment, and canonical requirements, not by gender, race, ethnicity, or marital status.