irvingite

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irvingite - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Irvingite \Ir"ving*ite\, n. (Eccl.)
     The common designation of a member of a sect founded by the
     Rev. Edward Irving (about 1830), who call themselves the
     Catholic Apostolic Church. They are highly ritualistic in
     worship, have an elaborate hierarchy of apostles, prophets,
     etc., and look for the speedy coming of Christ.
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