Croce, Santa Di Gerusalemme (Ital. the Holy Cross of Jerusalem), is one of the seven great basilicas of Rome. It was founded by Constantine in 331. It is particularly remarkable for the immense number of relics which it contains, all of which are exhibited on certain days, especially the fourth Sunday in Lent, for reverence and adoration of devotees. All who attend the services at that church on that day are entitled to certain indulgences; and all who share in the masses celebrated are entitled to the release of one soul from purgatory. See Seymour, Pilgrimage to Rome. SEE BASILICA.
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John McClintock was born October 27, 1814 in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants, John and Martha McClintock. He began as a clerk in his father's store, and then became a bookkeeper in the Methodist Book Concern in New York. Here he converted to Methodism and considered joining the ministry. McClintock entered the University of Pennsylvania in 1832 and graduated with high honors three years later. Subsequently, he was awarded a doctorate of divinity degree from the same institution in 1848.WikipediaRead More