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Irvingite

Ir′ving-ite

,
Noun.
(Eccl.)
The common designation of a member of a sect founded by the
Rev. Edward Irving
(about 1830), who call themselves the
Catholic Apostolic Church
. They are highly ritualistic in worship, have an elaborate hierarchy of apostles, prophets, etc., and look for the speedy coming of Christ.

Definition 2024


Irvingite

Irvingite

English

Noun

Irvingite (plural Irvingites)

  1. A member of the Catholic Apostolic Church.

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