- Encyclical
An encyclical was originally a Flyer pamphlet circular letter sent to all the churches of a particular area in the ancient Catholic Church. At that time, the word could be used for a letter sent out by any bishop . The word comes from Latin encyclia from the Ancient Greek Greek Polytonic en kykloi meaning general or encircling , which is also the origin of the word encyclopedia . Catholic usage For the modern Catholic Church a Papal encyclical , in the strictest sense, is a letter, usually treating some aspect of Catholic doctrine, sent by the Pope and addressed either to the Catholic ... encyclicals are so famous that the term encyclical is used almost exclusively for those sent out by the Pope. The title of the encyclical is usually taken from its opening sentence first few words its incipit . Within Catholicism in recent times, an encyclical is generally used for significant issues ... Constitution . However, the designation encyclical does not always denote such a degree of significance ... cquote It is not to be thought that what is set down in Encyclical letters does not demand assent ... heareth you, heareth Me. Luke 10 16 and usually what is set forth and inculcated in Encyclical Letters ... bull bull , encyclical, apostolic letter or give a papal speech . Popes have differed on the use of encyclicals on the issue of birth control and contraception , Pope Pius XI issued the encyclical Casti ... 1941, 40, AAS 1952, 258 ref Pope Paul VI published an encyclical Humanae Vitae on the same topic ... Suam 1964 Mense Maio 1965 Mysterium Fidei Encyclical Mysterium Fidei 1965 Christi Matri 1966 Populorum ... 2007 Caritas in Veritate 2009 Anglican usage Amongst Anglicans the term encyclical was revived in the late ... encyclicals Saepius Officio Encyclical Saepius Officio 1897 Important Eastern Orthodox encyclicals Encyclical of the Eastern Patriarchs 1848 Patriarchal encyclical of 1895 Patriarchal encyclical ... hu Enciklika nl Encycliek ja no Encyklika pl Encyklika pt Enc clica ru simple Encyclical ... more details
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- Encyclical of the Eastern Patriarchs
The Encyclical of the Eastern Patriarchs was a encyclical letter sent in May, 1848 by the patriarch s of the Eastern Orthodoxy Orthodox Church in reply to Pope Pius IX s Epistle to the Easterns 1848 . Rather than being a private letter to Pius IX, it is addressed to All the Bishops Everywhere, Beloved in the Holy Spirit Holy Ghost , Our Venerable, Most Dear Brethren and to their Most Pious Clergy and to All the Genuine Orthodox Sons of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church . The encyclical explicitly denounces the Filioque clause added by Rome to the Nicene Creed as a heresy, censures the papacy for missionizing among Eastern Orthodox Christians, and repudiates Ultramontanism papal supremacy . It also describes the Roman Catholic Church as being in apostasy , heresy , and Schism religion schism . In the course of all this, it notably makes reference to the Fourth Council of Constantinople Eighth Ecumenical Council 879 880 , in contrast with the opinion of many modern Eastern Orthodox Christians that there are only seven Ecumenical Councils accepted by the Orthodox Church. Signatories Patriarch Anthimus VI of Constantinople Pope and Patriarch Hierotheus II of Alexandria Patriarch Methodius of Antioch Patriarch Cyrill II of Jerusalem The Holy Synod in Constantinople The Holy Synod in Antioch The Holy Synod in Jerusalem See also Eastern Orthodoxy Encyclical Roman Catholicism External links http www.fordham.edu halsall mod 1848orthodoxencyclical.html Full text of the Encyclical Category East West Schism Category 19th century Christian texts ... more details
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- Arcanum (Catholic encyclical)
Orphan date February 2009 Expert subject Catholicism date August 2008 Arcanum is a Catholic encyclical written in 1880 by Pope Leo XIII on the topic of Christianity Christian marriage. It was considered the forerunner to Pope Pius XI s 1930 Casti Connubii and Pope Paul VI s 1968 Humanae Vitae . ref name Shivanandan cite book last Shivanandan first Mary title Crossing the Threshold of Love year 1999 publisher T&T Clark location New York id ISBN 056708678X ref Summary Arcanum outlines the role of marriage in modern time, and goes through those actions which weaken the marriage contract such as polygamy and divorce . The encyclical also posits the Church as a protector of marriage, and not one interfering in the marital relationship. References reflist 2 Further reading CathEncy wstitle Arcanum http www.newadvent.org library docs le13ar.htm Full text of the Arcanum Letter , New Advent.org, 2007. Category Papal encyclicals Category Pope Leo XIII Pope Leo XIII catholic stub cs Arcanum encyklika de Arcanum divinae sapientiae it Arcanum Divinae la Arcanum divinae sapientia pl Arcanum divinae sapientiae pt Arcanum Divinae Sapientiae ... more details
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- Mysterium Fidei (encyclical)
Template Eucharistic Adoration Mysterium Fidei is an Papal encyclical encyclical letter of Pope Paul VI on the Eucharist Catholic Church Eucharist , published in September 1965 . Mysterium Fidei was issued just as the closing session of the Second Vatican Council was beginning. Written in a stern and troubled tone, its purpose was to counter certain theological movements which he perceived were gaining ground in the Roman Catholic Church . Using terminology such as pastoral concern and anxiety, the letter sends a direct and unequivocal message to the Church regarding the Eucharist. The Pope clearly feared that these novel teachings were threatening the Eucharistic piety which had marked the Catholic Church since the earliest centuries. To emphasize the centrality of the Eucharist in the Church, the Pope echoed the words of St. Ignatius of Antioch , referring to the Blessed Sacrament the medicine of immortality. The letter, however, received little attention as the world s interest was focused at the time was on the final works of the council fathers, particularly Lumen Gentium , issued in November of the same year at the conclusion of the Council. Issues causing pastoral anxiety Paul VI felt very strongly that certain theological currents were threatening several Catholic doctrines and practices including Masses celebrated in private Doctrine of transubstantiation Eucharistic Catholic devotions devotions False teachings condemned Pope Paul VI in the opening of the letter declares the following teachings are impermissible to emphasize what is called the communal Mass to the disparagement of Masses celebrated in private to exaggerate the element of sacramental sign as if the symbolism, which all certainly admit in the Eucharist, expresses fully and exhausts completely the mode of Christ s presence in this sacrament to discuss the mystery of transubstantiation without mentioning ...the marvelous conversion of the whole substance of the bread into the Body and of the whole ... more details
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- Mysterium fidei
Mysterium fidei is a Latin phrase which may refer to Mysterium Fidei encyclical , Encyclical letter of Pope Paul VI on the Eucharist Mysterium fidei Latin phrase , Latin phrase meaning mystery of faith disambig sl Mysterium Fidei ... more details
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- Praeclara
Praeclara may refer to Biology Bridouxia praeclara is a species of gastropod in the Thiaridae family. Platanthera praeclara is a rare and threatened plant native to North America. Religion Praeclara Gratulationis Publicae is an encyclical letter of Leo XIII In Praeclara Summorum is an encyclical of Pope Benedict XV disambiguation ... more details
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- Redemptoris
Redemptoris may refer to Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris is a Roman Catholic missionary Congregation founded in 1732 by Saint Alphonsus Liguori. Divini Redemptoris was an anti communist encyclical issued by Pope Pius XI. Redemptoris Mater is the title of a Mariological encyclical by Pope John Paul II. Redemptoris Missio is an encyclical by Pope John Paul II published oin 1990 on the topic of missions. disambiguation ... more details
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- Ubi Primum
Ubi Primum may refer to Ubi Primum Pius IX, 1847 is an encyclical of Pope Pius IX to the abbots, provincial superiors, and the heads of the Christian religious orders about discipline in religion. Ubi Primum Pius IX, 1849 is an encyclical of Pope Pius IX to the bishops of the Catholic Church asking them for opinion on the definition of a dogma on the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Ubi Primum is an encyclical of Leo XII on his assuming the pontificate. disambiguation de Ubi primum es Ubi primum it Ubi Primum nl Ubi Primum ... more details
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- Generis
Generis may refer to Generis typeface , a typeface designed by type designer Erik Faulhaber, first published in November 2006 by Linotype. List of Star Wars planets E G Generis Generis , a planet in the fictional Star Wars universe See also Papal encyclicals Humani Generis , a papal encyclical that Pope Pius XII promulgated on 12 August 1950 Humani Generis Redemptionem , a papal encyclical written by Pope Benedict XV and published on June 19, 1917 Humani Generis Unitas Latin for On the Unity of the Human Race , a planned encyclical of Pope Pius XI before his death Sui generis disambiguation Genus Latin genitive generis disambig ... more details
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- Depuis le jour
Depuis le jour may refer to Depuis le jour is an 1899 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on the education of the clergy. Louise opera Depuis le jour is the third act of the 1900 opera Louise . disambiguation ... more details
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- Veritatis
Veritatis may refer to Veritatis Splendor , an encyclical by Pope John Paul II. Viam agnoscere veritatis , a series of papal communications written by Pope Innocent IV to the Mongols. disambiguation ... more details
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- Cum Primum
Cum Primum may refer to Cum Primum is an apostolic constitution promulgated in 1566 by Pope Pius V . Cum Primum is an encyclical promulgated in 1832 by Pope Gregory XVI . disambiguation de Cum primum it Cum Primum ... more details
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- Miserentissimus Redemptor
File C o a Pio XI.svg thumb Coat of arms of Pope Pius XI . Miserentissimus Redemptor is the title of an encyclical by Pope Pius XI , issued on May 8, 1928. This encyclical deals with the concepts of Acts of Reparation to Jesus Christ Acts of Reparation and Atonement in Christianity atonement . In this encyclical Pope Pius XI defined reparation as follows The creature s love should be given in return for the love of the Creator, another thing follows from this at once, namely that to the same uncreated Love, if so be it has been neglected by forgetfulness or violated by offense, some sort of compensation must be rendered for the injury, and this debt is commonly called by the name of reparation. ref Miserentissimus Redemptor Encyclical of Pope Pius XI http www.vatican.va holy father pius xi encyclicals documents hf p xi enc 08051928 miserentissimus redemptor en.html ref In the encyclical, Pope Pius XI called acts of reparation a duty for RCTerm Roman Catholics . The encyclical is also noteworthy in that in it Pope Pius XI confirms the Church s position with respect to the visions of Jesus and Mary visions of Jesus Christ reported by Saint Marguerite Marie Alacoque in the 17th Century. In the encyclical Pope Pius XI stated that Jesus Christ had manifested Himself to Saint Margaret and had promised her that all those who rendered this honor to His Heart would be endowed with an abundance of heavenly graces . The encyclical refers to the conversation between Jesus and Saint Margaret several times. See also Acts of Reparation Acts of Reparation to Jesus Christ Acts of Reparation to the Virgin Mary Acts of Reparation to The Holy Trinity Visions of Jesus and Mary References reflist Category Works by Pope Pius XI Category Documents of the Catholic Church de Miserentissimus redemptor it Miserentissimus Redemptor la Miserentissimus Redemptor ... more details
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- Christianae
Christianae may refer to Christianae Religionis Institutio is John Calvin s seminal work on Protestant systematic theology. Christianae Reipublicae is an encyclical of Pope Clement XIII of 1766 on the dangers of anti Christian writings. Disputationes de Controversiis Christianae Fidei adversus hujus temporis Haereticos is a work on dogmatics by Robert Bellarmine . Sapientiae Christianae is an 1890 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII . Sodalitium Christianae Vitae is a Society of Apostolic Life founded by Luis Fernando Figari in 1971. Vigiliae Christianae is a review of early Christian life and language. disambiguation ... more details
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- Humani
Humani may refer to Law Hostis humani generis is a legal term of art, originating from the admiralty law, and referring to the peculiar status, before the public international law, of maritime pirates, since time immemorial, and slavers, since the 18th century. Organizations Humani organisation Humani or the Humanist Association of Northern Ireland, is a humanist organisation based in Northern Ireland. Religion Humani generis is a papal encyclical that Pope Pius XII promulgated on 12 August 1950. Humani generis redemptionem is an encyclical by Pope Benedict XV given at St. Peter s in Rome. Humani generis unitas was a planned encyclical of Pope Pius XI before his death on February 10, 1939. Science De Incendiis Corporis Humani Spontaneis is book published by a French author Jonas Dupont. De humani corporis fabrica is a textbook of human anatomy written by Andreas Vesalius 1514 1564 in 1543. disambiguation ... more details
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- Quas Primas
Unreferenced date November 2007 Quas Primas lang la In the first was an encyclical of Pope Pius XI . Promulgated on December 11, 1925, it introduced the Feast of Christ the King . The encyclical summarizes both the Old Testament and the New Testament teaching on the kingship of Christ . Invoking an earlier encyclical Annum Sacrum of Pope Leo XIII , Pius XI connotes that the kingdom of Christ embraces the whole mankind. Part of the encyclical symbolically marked that Christ must reign now temporally. In its replacing of the feast on the last Sunday of Pentecost , the later Mass of Paul VI calendar symbolized the new orientation of the Second Vatican Council in that Christ will reign, not now among nations, but at the end of time. External links http www.vatican.va holy father pius xi encyclicals documents hf p xi enc 11121925 quas primas en.html Quas Primas English translation Category Catholic liturgy Category Papal encyclicals Category Works by Pope Pius XI Category Christ the King Category 1925 works de Quas Primas fr Quas Primas id Quas Primas it Quas Primas la Quas primas nl Quas Primas pl Quas Primas ... more details
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- Humani generis (disambiguation)
Humani generis could refer to the following papal encyclical s 1917 Humani generis redemptionem Benedict XV on preaching 1939 Humani generis unitas Pius XI on antisemitism never promulgated 1950 Humani generis Pius XII on theological issues and evolution disambig fr Humani generis ... more details
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- Dominum
Dominum directum is the right of the feudal lord to direct in the disposition of an asset, typically land. Dominum et Vivificantem The Lord and Giver of Life is the name of the fifth encyclical written by Pope John Paul II. Laudate Dominum are the opening words of a Roman Catholic hymn. disambiguation ... more details
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- Humanae
Humanae may refer to Dignitatis Humanae is the Second Vatican Council s Declaration on Religious Freedom. Humanae Vitae is an encyclical written by Pope Paul VI and promulgated on July 25, 1968. The Speculum Humanae Salvationis was a bestselling anonymous illustrated work of popular theology in the late Middle Ages. disambiguation ... more details
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- Aeterni
Aeterni may refer to The Papal Bull Aeterni regis was issued on 21 June 1481 by Pope Sixtus IV Aeterni Patris is an 1879 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII Immensa Aeterni Dei is an apostolic constitution in the form of a papal bull issued by Pope Sixtus V on February, 1588 disambiguation ... more details
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- Hungarorum
Hungarorum may refer to Chronica Hungarorum is the title of several works treating the early Hungarian history Constanti Hungarorum is an 1893 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on the Church in Hungary. Gesta Hungarorum is a record of early Hungarian history. The Gesta Hunnorum et Hungarorum is one of the sources of early Hungarian history. disambiguation ... more details
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- Summi
Summi may refer to Summi Maeroris is one of several peace encyclicals of Pope Pius XII focusing in particular on the dangers to peace during the Holy Year. Summi Pontificatus is an encyclical of Pope Pius XII published on October 20, 1939. Disambig ... more details
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- Hominis
wiktionary Hominis may refer to Biology SpeciesAbbreviation hominis Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis , a mite subspecies Religion Redemptor Hominis , the first encyclical written by Pope John Paul II disambig category Latin words found in species names ... more details
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- Nostri
Nostri may refer to Arrivano i nostri is a 1951 comedy film. I nostri mariti is a 1966 comedy film. Membra Jesu Nostri is a cycle of seven cantatas composed by Dieterich Buxtehude in 1680. Protectores Augusti Nostri was a title given to individual officers of the Roman Army. Passio Domini Nostri Jesu Christi secundum Joannem is a passion cantata by Arvo P rt. Redemptoris Nostri Cruciatus is a peace encyclical of Pope Pius XII focusing on the war in Palestine Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia From the beginning of our priesthood was the second encyclical issued by Pope John XXIII. disambiguation ... more details
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- Apostolatus
Apostolatus may refer to Cum ex Apostolatus Officio is the name of a papal bull issued by Pope Paul IV on February 15, 1559. E Supremi Apostolatus was a papal encyclical On High issued by Pope Pius X on October 4, 1903. In Eminenti Apostolatus In eminenti apostolatus specula was a Papal Bull issued by Pope Clement XII on 28 April 1738, banning Catholics from becoming Freemasons. In Supremo Apostolatus is a papal bull issued by Pope Gregory XVI regarding the institution of slavery. Societas Apostolatus Catholici is a name given to the Pallotines . Supremi Apostolatus Officio is an encyclical on the Rosary by Pope Leo XIII. disambiguation ... more details
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