Veneration of the dead
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veneration-of-the-dead-189-4514391
title:
Veneration of the dead
text:
The veneration of the dead, including one's ancestors, is based on love and respect for the deceased. In some cultures, it is related to beliefs that the dead have a continued existence, and may possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living. Some groups venerate their direct, familial ancestors. Certain religious groups, in particular the Eastern Orthodox Churches, Catholic Church and Anglican Church venerate saints as intercessors with God; the latter also believes in prayer for de
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Cultural or religious practice
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead
date created:
2001-10-17T04:49:12Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T04:29:43Z
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