Calixtines were the more moderate section of the Hussites, or followers of John Huss. They took their name from their contending for the giving of the cup (Lat. calix) in communion to the laity. For their history, see HUSS.
Calixtines
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 2: Beaugency to Cataract, p. 653
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