(原始内容存档于2023-11-06). See Advanced Research Programs (Th.M., Ph.D.), AsburyTheologicalSeminary, [2012-12-08], (原始内容存档于2012-11-13) and Master of Theology (Th
Caesarius(502-542)的证道辞中曾提及在圣诞节前的准备, 但并未成为教会内的正式礼仪。 按照阿斯伯利神学院(英语:AsburyTheologicalSeminary)(AsburySeminary)资料库的说法,大額我略(Gregory the Great)曾在主后581年的马孔会议(英语:Synod