katholikos

[ kuh-thol-i-kuhs, -kos ]

noun

, plural ka·thol·i·kos·es, ka·thol·i·koi [k, uh, -, thol, -i-koi].

1. catholicos.

Example Sentences

Of central importance to the nation as to the religion is the ceremony of the consecration of the Katholikos, the supreme authority of the church, which is held in front of the Cathedral at Etchmiadzin.13 People from near and far gather together to witness this event, and lest they should fail to see the central act of the ceremony, the roofs near-by are all used for the greater advantage they give to the observer.

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The banner of the Katholikos is set flying from the belfry tower; in front of the entrance to the Cathedral is set a wooden dais covered with carpets and costly embroideries whereon the ceremony is performed; the procession is formed and all is then in readiness.

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After a brief interval the newly consecrated Katholikos, followed by the bishops, officials, and procession, reenters the church in order to complete the ceremony.

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Especially is this true of the consecration of the Katholikos, which may occur twice or at the most three times in a generation.

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The consecration of the Katholikos first; second the making of holy oil; third, the Blessing of the Water, and finally, the Washing of the Feet, which complete the second group of festivals.

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