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Term: ELEEMOSYNAE
Definition: Eleemosynae refers to possessions that belong to the church according to Ecclesiastical law.
Simply put, eleemosynae are things that the church owns.
ELEEMOSYNAE
Eleemosynae (el-uh-mos-uh-nee) is a term used in Ecclesiastical law to refer to possessions that belong to the church.
Examples of eleemosynae include:
These examples illustrate how eleemosynae refers to possessions that are owned by the church. Donations made to the church, land or property owned by the church, and money collected during church services are all considered eleemosynae because they are possessions that belong to the church.