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ADER, the Tower of Ader. St. Jerom observes1, that the place where the Angels declared the Birth of Jesus Christ to the Shepherds, was called by this name, Luke xi. 8, 9. It is said that the Empress Helena built a Church upon the same spot, the remains whereof are seen at this day. See Mich. iv. 8. Turris gregis.
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