catechumen

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Thereupon she called her brother to her, and that catechumen, and spoke to them, saying: Stand fast in the faith, and love you all one another; and be not offended because of our passion.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Born of heathen parents, he turned to Christ and became a catechumen.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a white rage, the Father of Ice remounted his horse and rode away, disregarding the ironical salute of M�tri, who stood out before his door, awaiting the arrival of his catechumen.

From The Valley of the Kings by Pickthall, Marmaduke William

In his old age, after earnest study, he became a Christian, but remained a long time a catechumen through fears of what his friends would say.

From Life of Saint Monica by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)

A long and tedious course of preparation was required of the candidate before his eligibility was admitted; during this time he was known as a catechumen, or novice in training.

From The Great Apostasy Considered in the Light of Scriptural and Secular History by Talmage, James Edward