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Vestments: From the Latin word vestis, meaning "garment." Vestments are clothing worn by clergy or people leading a worship service.

Vestry: From the Latin word vestire, meaning to clothe, or to put on. It refers to the room where the priest would vest.

Vicar: From the Latin word vicarius, meaning "a substitute." Used to describe an English priest in who is charge of a congregation.

Virgin Birth: The belief that Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus.

Votive candle: A devotional candle placed in a church or chapel.

Vows: Promises made in the sight of God.

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