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presidium
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presidium, praesidium
1. (in Communist countries) a permanent committee of a larger body, such as a legislature, that acts for it when it is in recess
2. a collective presidency, esp of a nongovernmental organization


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Active members are required to attend a weekly meeting of a parish group called a praesidium, where the rosary is recited, spiritual instruction is given, and active apostolic work is assigned to all members.
In Latin, it's sub tuum praesidium confugimus-- a walled city, a refuge.
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