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homily (hŏm`əlē), type of oral religious instruction delivered to a church congregation. In the patristic period through the Middle Ages the focus of the homily was on the explanation and application of texts read or sung during the celebration of the liturgy. Works of literature giving moral advice are also called homilies. Ælfric Ælfric (ăl`frĭk), c.955–1020, English writer and Benedictine monk. ..... Click the link for more information. wrote many homilies. homily a sermon or discourse on a moral or religious topic How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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