Definitions by Nicolai

conscription 

The act of bringing about military enrollment in a (usually) compulsory manner.

The medieval lord instituted universal conscription during times of war.

conscription by Nicolai April 3, 2004

Deacon

A low-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jones became a deacon of the church.

Deacon by Nicolai March 30, 2004

acolyte

A religious apprentice training for higher religious duty.

Raymond became an acolyte for the church.

acolyte by Nicolai March 30, 2004

Archbishop 

A very high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

After many years in the priesthood, Edward became an archbishop.

Archbishop by Nicolai March 30, 2004

College of Cardinals 

The governing body of the Roman Catholic Church. They elect the Pope and take over papal duties when a Pope is not on the throne.

Jaques was a member of the College of Cardinals.

College of Cardinals by Nicolai March 30, 2004

crusader 

A member of the Roman Catholic medieval order charged with reclaiming Christian and Jewish lands in the middle east. Ages later, crusaders became more universally known as Christian warriors whom play a ceremonial role in protecting the Roman Catholic Church.

Reginald was a medieval crusader in the 1300s.

crusader by Nicolai March 30, 2004

pope 

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He has the power to appoint and remove church leaders, including the electors in the College of Cardinals.

The Pope has dedicated his life to serving God.

pope by Nicolai March 30, 2004