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Abbot - Biocrawler (2730 words) |
 | Abbots more and more assumed almost episcopal state, and in defiance of the prohibition of early councils and the protests of St Bernard and others, adopted the episcopal insignia of mitre, ring, gloves and sandals. |
| When a vacancy occurred, the bishop of the diocese chose the abbot out of the monks of the convent, but the right of election was transferred by jurisdiction to the monks themselves, reserving to the bishop the confirmation of the election and the benediction of the new abbot. |
| In process of time the title abbot was extended to clerics who had no connection with the monastic system, as to the principal of a body of parochial clergy; and under the Carolingians to the chief chaplain of the king, Abbas Curiae, or military chaplain of the emperor, Abbas Castrensis. |
| The Shamanic Origins of Tai Chi (continued) (594 words) |
| After his confidence was restored, Wang returned to Shaolin and defeated the novice monk that had beaten him earlier; however, his next opponent was a senior monk who flounced him effortlessly. |
| Wang incorporated the strategies of the mantis into his martial arts and returned to the temple. |
| The abbot was curious about his unique style of fighting and asked Wang how he came about it. |
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