| sacramentarian | 1. A name given in the sixteenth century to those German reformers who rejected both the Roman and the Lutheran doctrine of the holy eucharist. 2. One who holds extreme opinions regarding the efficacy of sacraments. Origin: LL. Sacramentarius: cf. F. Sacramentaire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| sacramentary | Origin: LL. Sacramentarium: cf. F. Sacramentaire. 1. An ancient book of the Roman Catholic Church, written by Pope Gelasius, and revised, corrected, and abridged by St. Gregory, in which were contained the rites for Mass, the sacraments, the dedication of churches, and other ceremonies. There are several ancient books of the same kind in France and Germany. 2. Same as Sacramentarian. "Papists, Anabaptists, and Sacramentaries." (Jer. Taylor) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sacrarium | Origin: L, fr. Sacer sacred. 1. A sort of family chapel in the houses of the Romans, devoted to a special divinity. 2. The adytum of a temple. 3. In a Christian church, the sanctuary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |