IRENICON

Noun

irenicon (plural irenicons)

A proposition, scheme, or treatise designed to promote peace, especially in the church.

The deacon's litany or great synapte at the beginning of the liturgy of the Orthodox Church.

Source: Wiktionary


I*ren"i*con, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr.

Definition: A proposition or device for securing peace, especially in the church. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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