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Pronunciation: [wɒldˈɛnsi͡ən] (IPA)

Waldensian, a term coined for a religious community, has several synonymous words. The followers of this faith belong to Waldensian Church or Valdenses. They are a part of the Christian denomination and some consider them to be Protestant. Other synonyms for the term Waldensian include Vaudois, Waldo, Valdensian, and Latter-day Valdenses. Waldensians have been known for their religious beliefs and their active role in humanitarian work. Throughout history, they have faced persecution for their unique way of understanding and practicing Christianity. Despite this, they have continued to hold on to their faith and contribute to society in various ways.
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The memorable meeting of the French and English monarchs on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, with its gorgeous pageantry of knights and steeds and silken banners, and all the glitter and charm of chivalry, furnish material for several chapters, in which the author's descriptive powers are put to the severest test; while the Waldensian heroes in their mountain homes, resisting the persecutions of their religious foes, afford some thrilling and dramatic situations.
"With Edge Tools"
Hobart Chatfield-Taylor
N.W. up the valley of the Chisone to Perosa, the second Waldensian town in importance.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
They were Lucia and Henri Vittoria, children of a brave Waldensian soldier then serving in the army of his king, against the French, with whom their country was at war.
"Elsie at Nantucket"
Martha Finley

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