Word: profound
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...wretched little town of Nisi Yugo-Slavia, will shortly be celebrated the 1,600th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea (TIME, Sept. 8) Although this town is in the domain of the Greek Catholic Church, the Roman pontiff and, indeed, all "Orthodox" Christian Churches show profound interest in this occasion. For it was the Council of Nicaea in 325 which scotched "the most dreadful heresy which has ever threatened the Christian Church." This was the Arian heresy that Jesus Christ was not divine but merely the most perfect of God's creatures. In committing to Cardinal Tacci Porcelli...
...take an oral examination, more searching than is now given to candidates for distinction. The degree which is awarded for this work must be distinguished from the ordinary cum laude that is now given for general excellence in studies. It will represent greater ability, advanced training and more profound knowledge. It will require prestige and honor...
...founding of a Harvard graduate school of actors, as a recognition of the profession, would be the inception of a movement of profound cultural influence on America...
...founding of a Harvard Graduate School of Actors, as a recognition of the profession, would be the inception of a movement of profound cultural influence on America...
Associated Press reports major conflagration in Tokyo. You may express to the Foreign Office the profound sympathy of this Government that this misfortune has fallen upon a city which was already struggling so gallantly against adversities. You may further make plain our hope that the Japanese authorities will have no hesitation in calling upon us if there is any assistance we can lend...