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visitation 1. an official call or visit for the purpose of inspecting or examining an institution, esp such a visit made by a bishop to his diocese 2. a visiting of punishment or reward from heaven 3. an appearance or arrival of a supernatural being Visitation 1. a. the visit made by the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39--56) b. the Church festival commemorating this, held on July 2 2. a religious order of nuns, the Order of the Visitation, founded in 1610 by St Francis of Sales and dedicated to contemplation and the cultivation of humility, gentleness, and sisterly love 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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