Rikiriki, Atareta Kawana Ropiha Mere (c. 1855–1926)
Rikiriki, Atareta Kawana Ropiha Mere (c. 1855–1926)
New Zealand tribal prophet. Name variations: Mere Rikiriki. Born probably in 1855 or 1856, at Parewanui, Rangitikei, New Zealand; died Mar 13, 1926, at Parewanui; dau. of Kawana Ropiha and Mere Rikiriki; m. Inia Te Rangi.
Only woman prophet in 19th-century tradition of healers, practiced faith healing and herbal remedies; inaugurated Church of the Holy Spirit (early 1900s); was instrumental in spreading Maramatanga movement, a blend of Maori custom and Catholic beliefs. Anniversary of date that she baptized herself in special ritual (July 27, 1910), still commemorated at Parewanui.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
More From encyclopedia.com
Mere , mere •adhere, Agadir, appear, arrear, auctioneer, austere, balladeer, bandolier, Bashkir, beer, besmear, bier, blear, bombardier, brigadier, buccanee… Apostles Creed , Apostles' Creed. A statement of faith used in W. Christian Churches.There is no basis to the tradition that it was composed by the apostles; rather,… Oxford Movement , An effort by Anglican clergymen of Oxford University between 1833 and 1845 to renew the Church of England by a revival of Catholic doctrine and pract… Anglo-catholicism , Anglo-Catholics
Since the oxford movement, this term has been commonly used to designate the Catholic wing of the high church Movement within the Ang… Catholic Apostolic Church , Originated when a group of Christians in England in the early 19th century concluded that the Second Coming of Jesus Christ (see parousia) would be p… Apostolic Succession , While there is general agreement among Christians that the Church of Christ is and must be apostolic in its doctrine and its ministry, the doctrine o…
About this article
Rikiriki, Atareta Kawana Ropiha Mere (c. 1855–1926)
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Rikiriki, Atareta Kawana Ropiha Mere (c. 1855–1926)