The Catholic Encyclopedia

Heortology

2 sections

Charles G. Herbermann and others (editors)

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Heortology (from the Greek ἑορτή, festival, and λόγος, knowledge, discourse) etymologically implies a relation to feasts or festivals in general, an exposition of their meaning. The word, however, is used to denote specifically the science of sacred festivals, embracing the principles of their origin, significance, and historical development, with reference to epochs or incidents in the Christian year. (See Feasts, Ecclesiastical.)

P. J. Macauley.

Trans. None. Written in English by the contributors whose signatures close each article., The Catholic Encyclopedia, An International Work of Reference on the Constitution, Doctrine, Discipline, and History of the Catholic Church, in fifteen volumes, 1907-1912. Public domain.