religious_practice

custom of offerings monnicas

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Properties

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components
cakes, bread, wine
description
Monnica's traditional practice of bringing cakes, bread, and diluted wine to churches in memory of saints, which was later forbidden by Bishop Ambrose due to its resemblance to Gentile superstition and potential for excess.
forbidden_by
Ambrose
origin
Afric

Relationships

  • resemblesGentile Superstition
    description
    The anniversary funeral solemnities, including Monnica's custom, were seen as resembling the superstition of the Gentiles.
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    anniversary funeral solemnities did much resemble the superstition of the Gentiles
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