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One who administered the eucharist with unleavened bread; a name of reproach given by those of the Greek church to the Latins.
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Azymite — Az y*mite, n. [Cf. F. azymite.] (Eccl. Hist.) One who administered the Eucharist with unleavened bread; a name of reproach given by those of the Greek church to the Latins. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
azymite — ● azymite nom Nom que les chrétiens d Orient donnaient aux catholiques romains qui faisaient usage de pain azyme à la messe … Encyclopédie Universelle
Azymite — Azymites (from Gk. a privative, and zyme , leaven) is a term of reproach used by the Orthodox churches since the eleventh century against the Latin Churches, who, together with the Armenians and the Maronites, celebrate the Eucharist with… … Wikipedia
azymite — (a zi mi t ) s. m. Celui qui fait usage du pain azyme pour l hostie. Nom donné par les Grecs aux Latins qui se servent du pain sans levain dans le sacrifice de la messe. ÉTYMOLOGIE Azyme … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
azymite — azˈymite noun (also with cap) a member of any church using unleavened bread in the Eucharist • • • Main Entry: ↑azymous … Useful english dictionary
Azymes — is an archaic English word for the Jewish matzah, derived from the Greek word αζυμος ( unleavened ) for unfermented cakes in Biblical times; [ [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02171a.htm Azymes] Catholic Encyclopedia article] the more accepted… … Wikipedia
Origin of the Eucharist — Main article: Eucharist Christians find the origin of the Eucharist in the Last Supper, at which Jesus established a New Covenant in his body and blood, fulfilling the Mosaic covenant. In this ancient rite or sacrament Christians eat bread and… … Wikipedia
Constantinople — • Capital, formerly of the Byzantine, now of the Ottoman, Empire (As of 1908, when the article was written.) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Constantinople Constantinople … Catholic encyclopedia
Christianity in the 11th century — Medallion of Christ from Constantinople, circa. 1100. Main article: History of medieval Christianity See also: Christianity in the 10th century and Christianity in the 12th century In 1054, following the death of the Patriarch of Rome Leo IX … Wikipedia
fermentaire — (fèr man tê r ) s. m. Nom donné aux chrétiens grecs qui, dans la consécration, se servent de pain fait avec du levain, par opposition à azymite … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
