You wouldn't say it at first glance, but it's 'ekklēsíā' that became French 'église', Italian 'chiesa', Spanish 'iglesia', Portuguese 'igreja' – and many more.
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Yoïn van Spijk on Nostr: The English word 'ecclesiastical' is derived from Ancient Greek 'ekklēsíā', which ...
The English word 'ecclesiastical' is derived from Ancient Greek 'ekklēsíā', which meant "assembly, congregation", and later "church".
You wouldn't say it at first glance, but it's 'ekklēsíā' that became French 'église', Italian 'chiesa', Spanish 'iglesia', Portuguese 'igreja' – and many more.
Click the infographic to learn more.
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You wouldn't say it at first glance, but it's 'ekklēsíā' that became French 'église', Italian 'chiesa', Spanish 'iglesia', Portuguese 'igreja' – and many more.
Click the infographic to learn more.
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