Adelphians

== English == === Etymology === From Adelphius +‎ -ian === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɐdˈɛlfi͡ənz/ === Proper noun === Adelphians pl (plural only) (historical) a 4th century branch of the Messalians that rejected the Eucharist and believed that the length of prayer was related to its efficacy, so encouraged people to pray for as long as possible. ==== Synonyms ==== Enthusiastæ === References ===