Re: Translation of "Epiph." and "Trin."

Dr. Jeffrey L. Lorentz (jlorentz@phoenix.net)
Sat, 04 Jan 1997 18:28:20 -0600

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Lyn Harter wrote:
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> Hi! Can anyone translate these words for me:
> "Dom. 4 Epiph. 1727" and "Dom. 20 Trin. 1728"
> I'm sure they are names of months but I can't find a translation anywhere.
> They were found in a book about Palatine families. Thanks for your help.
> Lyn Harter <LHarter@houghton.edu>

Dom. is "Dominica" .... Sunday

Epiph. ... is the feast of Epiphany (which celebrates the visit of the
Magi to the Christ Child). Dom. 4 may be the 4th Sunday after
Ephipany.

Trin. ... is Trinity Sunday .. these Sundays are generally numbered
after Pentecost. The 20 may be the date.

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