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A hagiography (/ ˌ h æ ɡ i ˈ ɒ ɡ r ə f i /; from Ancient Greek ἅγιος, hagios 'holy', and -γραφία, -graphia 'writing') is a biography of a saint or an ecclesiastical leader, as well as, by extension, an adulatory and idealized biography of a preacher, priest, founder, saint, monk, nun or icon in any of the world's religions.
Sacred tradition, also called holy tradition or apostolic tradition, is a theological term used in Christian theology. According to this theological position, sacred Tradition and Scripture form one deposit, so sacred Tradition is a foundation of the doctrinal and spiritual authority of Christianity and of the Bible.
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the Holy Tradition, how the early church developed its culture and practice, how Holy Tradition helped sustain the faith during testing times in the first four centuries, what really constitutes the Holy Tradition and, most importantly, answers to the questions you might have had in the light of what you’ve read. Introduction
Tertullian was an advocate of discipline and an austere code of practise, and like many of the African fathers, one of the leading representatives of the rigorist element in the early Church. His writings on public amusements, the veiling of virgins, the conduct of women, and the like, reflect these opinions.
82 As a result the Church, to whom the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is entrusted, "does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honoured with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence." 44. Apostolic Tradition and ecclesial traditions
Sources of Christian Doctrine. Tradition. The ongoing life of God’s People is called Holy Tradition. The Holy Tradition of the Old Testament is expressed in the Old Testamental part of the Bible and in the ongoing life of the People of Israel until the birth of Christ.
Below are some examples of modern expressions of cultural traditions within Holy Tradition. Holy Tradition Cultural tradition The Divine Liturgy The way in which Divine Liturgy is celebrated Palm branches vs. pussy willows Use of the catechumen litanies by some Holy Communion Use of the communion spoon vs. wafers The Cross
