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Adoration

A form of worship that recognizes the divine presence in the Eucharist.

Antipope

A person who claims to be pope but is not recognized as such by the Roman Catholic Church.

Ceasaropapism

A political-religious system where the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters.

Conciliarism

A reform movement in the Catholic Church that emphasizes the authority of church councils over the pope.

Conclave

A gathering of cardinals to elect a new pope.

Consecrated Hosts

Bread that has been blessed and transformed during the Eucharist.

Dogma

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Faith

Complete trust or confidence in a religious belief.

Filioque

A Latin term meaning 'and the Son', used in the formulation of the Nicene Creed, causing theological disputes.

Grace

A free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners.

Greek

Relating to the culture, language, or people of Greece, particularly in contexts pertaining to Eastern Orthodoxy.

Henry VIII

King of England who initiated the English Reformation by breaking away from the Catholic Church.

Heresy

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.

Holy Spirit

The third person of the Holy Trinity, often associated with inspiration and guidance.

Iconoclasm

The rejection or destruction of religious images as heretical.

Latin

Referencing the language and culture of ancient Rome, significant in Catholic tradition.

Martin Luther

A German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation by challenging the Catholic Church's practices.

Orthodoxy

Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice in religion.

Schism

A formal division within a religious community, often stemming from doctrinal disagreements.

The Second Council of Nicea

An important ecclesiastical assembly that addressed the issue of iconoclasm.

Simony

The act of selling church privileges or offices.

Unleavened Bread

Bread made without yeast, used in the Eucharist in many Christian traditions.

Veneration

Great respect or reverence paid to saints and sacred objects in the church.