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COUNSELS OF PERFECTION

\kˈa͡ʊnsə͡lz ɒv pəfˈɛkʃən], \kˈa‍ʊnsə‍lz ɒv pəfˈɛkʃən], \k_ˈaʊ_n_s_əl_z ɒ_v p_ə_f_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\

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1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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(Theol.) In the Latin Church, counsels of holiness not applicable to all, but binding on those who undertake to follow them. These are. poverty, chastity, and obedience.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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