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Vaudois

noun
1.
A Christian sect of dissenters that originated in southern France in the late 12th century adopted Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century.  Synonym: Waldenses.






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"Vaudois" Quotes from Famous Books



... supervises the National Policy, which is avowedly and efficiently directed toward the vigorous prosecution of Reforms in every department. Absolute Freedom in matters of Religion has already been established, and the long crushed and persecuted Vaudois or Waldenses rejoice in the brighter day now opening before them. Their simple worship is not only authorized and protected in their narrow, secluded Alpine valleys, but it is openly and regularly conducted also in Turin, the metropolis, where they are now endeavoring ...
— Glances at Europe - In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, - Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. • Horace Greeley



Words linked to "Vaudois" :   religious sect, Waldenses, sect, religious order



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