communion of saints: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	communio sanctorum

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A timeless communion

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Church apostolic succession catholic mystical body of Christ Canonization megachurch congregation ecclesiolae in ecclesia

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Nicetas of Remesiana

bishop, theologian, and composer

Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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