Neophyte
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A neophyte is a beginner.
In the context of Christianity
, the term often refers to a:
Neophyte may also refer to:
In the context of Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, the term often refers to a:
- New convert to the religion, in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches an adult convert is considered a neophyte for one year after conversion. Roman Catholic neophytes are considered full members of the Church, but may not act as sponsors for others planning to join,
- Newly ordained priest,
- Person who recently took a monastic vowReligious vowsReligious vows are the public vows made by the members of religious communities pertaining to their conduct, practices and views.In the Buddhist tradition, in particular within the Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition, many different kinds of religious vows are taken by the lay community as well as by...
.
Neophyte may also refer to:
- Neophyte (botany)Neophyte (botany)In botany, a neophyte is a plant species which is non-native to a geographical region, and was introduced in recent history. Plants that are long-established in an area are called archaeophytes...
, a plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to an archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species) - Neophyte (band)Neophyte (band)Neophyte is a hardcore, or gabber, group formed in 1992 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The three original members are Jeroen Streunding , Danny Greten and Robin van Roon....
, a Dutch group that produces Gabber/Hardcore music - Neophyte (comics)Neophyte (comics)Neophyte is a fictional mutant super villain in the Marvel Comics universe and a member of the Acolytes.-Fictional character biography:...
, a character from Marvel Comics - Neophyte (series)Neophyte (series)Neophyte: The Journey Begins, Neophyte: Koplio’s Story, and Neophyte: The Spirit Master are a series of three action role-playing computer games created by Alien Software, and produced by Minor Insight as freeware demos for the never-released Neophyte computer game.A fourth freeware demo was to be...
, a series of freeware videogames from Alien Software - Neophyte, a character in Warhammer 40,000
- In fraternitiesFraternityA fraternity is a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. An organization referred to as a fraternity may be a:*Secret society*Chivalric order*Benefit society*Friendly society*Social club*Trade union...
, it is a person that is a new convert or member of a secret fraternal organization, a beginner or novice member of the organization, or a recent convert (rookie/freshman) to the fraternal organization. - Neophyte Redglare, a character in Homestuck