ECCLESIA Definition & Meaning

ecclesia

[ ih-klee-zhee-uh, -zee-uh ]

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noun

plural ecclesiae

an assembly, especially the popular assembly of ancient Athens.
a congregation; church.

ecclesia

/ ɪˈ��ː��ɪə /

noun

(in formal Church usage) a congregation
the assembly of citizens of an ancient Greek state

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of ecclesia¹

1570–80; < Latin < Greek ��ŧ��í�� assembly, equivalent to é��ŧ�� ( os ) summoned ( ek- ec- + ��ŧ-, variant of kal-, stem of �첹��î�� to call, + -tos past participle suffix) + -ia -ia

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of ecclesia¹

C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Greek ��ŧ�� assembly, from ��ŧ�ٴǲ� called, from ekkalein to call out, from kalein to call

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Solis expressed confidence that there will be "a general of righteousness appointed to govern the state of New Mexico, and the Ecclesia will be established."

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A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday morning said that: “With sorrow I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican.”

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A statement from Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni on Saturday morning said that: “With pain I inform that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesia Monastery in the Vatican. Further information will be released as soon as possible.”

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Wisdom Kowouto added five points and six rebounds for Ecclesia.

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McNeese: The Cowboys will be off until Monday night when they entertain Ecclesia.

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