The "Lefebvrite" Lexicon (or "Lefebvricon")

By John Grasmeier
Angelqueen.org
October, 2006

As a result of all of the media attention being paid to the freeing of the traditional Mass, there has consequently been much attention paid to the traditional Catholic priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX). Journalists, bloggers and writers desiring to cover the topic have been forced to become quickly informed on a subject which many had previously known little or nothing about.

Due to their inherent lack of true knowledge, we've witnessed a wide range of unusual terms being used by these journalist to describe SSPX clergy and the congregants who attend their Masses. We've read about "Lefebvrites", "Lefebvrists" and even "Lefebvrians" - whatever those are.

It seems that some calling themselves journalists, insist on employing non-existent pejorative terms to describe their subjects - terms that the subjects have never, nor would ever, use to describe themselves.

For the sake of charity, so that journalists educating themselves on the subject of the SSPX don't appear biased or unintelligent, the following list of terms or "Lefebvricon" is now being made available for reference.

Lefebvrestan - The geographic location where traditional Catholics (aka Lefebvrists, Lefebvrites and Lefebvrians) live. Of course one won't be able to find it on a map, but one won't be able to find any Lefebvrists, Lefebvrites or Lefebvrians either.

Lefebvronian - One who allows traditional Catholicism to influence his political worldview.

Lefebvrenomics - The influence of traditional Catholic values on economic systems.

Lefebvrechist - The more activist type of Lefebvronian. The Lefebvrechist is often a more strident adherent to Lefebvrenomics.

Lefebvresque - The traditional Catholic style of building and church construction.

Lefebvrology - The study of traditional Catholicism.

Lefebvrepology - The study of traditional Catholic history and culture.

Lefebvrecology - The study of the traditional Catholic environment and the natural world.

Lefebvriatrics - The field of traditional Catholic medicine.

Lefebvretrician or Lefebvriatrist - A traditional doctor. Which term is used would depend upon state and local licensing regulations.

Lefebvrechiatry - The study of traditional Catholic psychiatric medicine.

Lefebvrozac - Pills prescribed by the Lefebvrechiatrist in order to manage or relieve the stress that comes with being a traditionalist.

Lefebvrotechnics - The study of traditional Catholic fires and explosions.

Lefebvrionics - Traditional Catholic robot building.

Lefebvrephonics -  Traditional Catholic spelling and grammar.

Lefebvrephopia - Fear of traditional Catholics.

Lefebvrophelia - Inordinate attraction to traditional Catholics.

Lefebvriano - Traditional Catholic Italian cuisine.

Lefebvriolis - Small pasta squares stuffed with traditional Catholic cheese or meat.

Lefebvrafia - Traditional organized crime.

The SSPX also has its own month.

Not to mention a complete line of products and services!

AUTOMOBILES

ACCESSORIES

HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS

FOOD AND BEVERAGE ITEMS

 

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS

 

DELIVERY SERVICES

MOTION PICTURE STUDIOS