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Adrian (1)
was the last patriarch of all Russia. He had before been metropolitan of Kasan, and had the pain, during his pontificate, of having the patriarchal court
was the last patriarch of all Russia. He had before been metropolitan of Kasan, and had the pain, during his pontificate, of having the patriarchal court
Adrian (3)
abbot of the monastery of Neridan, near Naples. Pope Vitalian selected him to fill the vacant see of Canterbury, but he refused, and induced the pope
abbot of the monastery of Neridan, near Naples. Pope Vitalian selected him to fill the vacant see of Canterbury, but he refused, and induced the pope
Adrian Di Castello
an Italian cardinal, was born at Cornetto, in Tuscany, about 1450. Having been sent by pope Boniface VIII as nunicio into Scoilad, he became acquainted
an Italian cardinal, was born at Cornetto, in Tuscany, about 1450. Having been sent by pope Boniface VIII as nunicio into Scoilad, he became acquainted
Adrian I
infallibility, viz., "The pope may err even in what belongs to the faith." A collection of historical papers relating to him may be found in Burmann, Hadrianus VI (Utrecht, 1727, 4to). Ranke gives a very favorable sketch of him (History of the Papacy, 1, 75 sq.). — Mosheim, Ch. Hist. cent. 16, §
infallibility, viz., "The pope may err even in what belongs to the faith." A collection of historical papers relating to him may be found in Burmann, Hadrianus VI (Utrecht, 1727, 4to). Ranke gives a very favorable sketch of him (History of the Papacy, 1, 75 sq.). — Mosheim, Ch. Hist. cent. 16, §
Adrian, St. (1)
was put to death at rome; in the 3d century, with sts. eusebius, marcellus, hippolyta, and others, under the reign of the emperor valerian. there are two saints of this name one commemorated in the roman martyrology on july 26, the other in the armenian on aug. 28-one of which may be the above.
was put to death at rome; in the 3d century, with sts. eusebius, marcellus, hippolyta, and others, under the reign of the emperor valerian. there are two saints of this name one commemorated in the roman martyrology on july 26, the other in the armenian on aug. 28-one of which may be the above.
Adrian, St. (2)
Adrian, ST. (2), suffered martyrdom at Caesarea, in Palestine, in 309, by order of the governor Firmilianus. He was exposed to the lions, March 5, with
Adrian, ST. (2), suffered martyrdom at Caesarea, in Palestine, in 309, by order of the governor Firmilianus. He was exposed to the lions, March 5, with
Adrian, St. (3)
Adrian, ST. (3), was an officer in the imperial army (cir. 307) at Nicomedia. Shocked at the cruelties practiced upon the Christians of that city by Licinius,
Adrian, ST. (3), was an officer in the imperial army (cir. 307) at Nicomedia. Shocked at the cruelties practiced upon the Christians of that city by Licinius,
Adrian, St. (4)
Adrian, ST. (4), the husband of St. Natalia (q.v.), was also martyred at Nicomedia, under the emperors Galerius Maximianus and Licinius. His body is said
Adrian, ST. (4), the husband of St. Natalia (q.v.), was also martyred at Nicomedia, under the emperors Galerius Maximianus and Licinius. His body is said
Adrian, St. (5)
adrian, st. (5), a disciple of st. landoaldas, missionary of the low countries (cir. 667), was assassinated on his journey to fetch alms which king childeric ii had destined for st. landoaldtus at wintershowen.
adrian, st. (5), a disciple of st. landoaldas, missionary of the low countries (cir. 667), was assassinated on his journey to fetch alms which king childeric ii had destined for st. landoaldtus at wintershowen.
Adrian, Surnamed Le Chartreux
(Carthusianus),. who lived in 1410 at the Chartreuse, near Gertruidenberg, left a work which is often confounded withl a moral treatise by Petrarch, entitled
(Carthusianus),. who lived in 1410 at the Chartreuse, near Gertruidenberg, left a work which is often confounded withl a moral treatise by Petrarch, entitled
Adriani, Adrian
a Flemish Jesuit, vans born at Antwerp. He entered the society at Louvain in 1544, and governed the Jesuits in that place for many years. In 1551 he made
a Flemish Jesuit, vans born at Antwerp. He entered the society at Louvain in 1544, and governed the Jesuits in that place for many years. In 1551 he made
Baillet, Adrian
a Romanist writer of repute, was born at Neuville, near Beauvais, June 13th, 1649, and was educated at a Franciscan convent. He afterward studied at Beauvais,
a Romanist writer of repute, was born at Neuville, near Beauvais, June 13th, 1649, and was educated at a Franciscan convent. He afterward studied at Beauvais,
Bolten, Johann Adrian
a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Stiderstapel, in Sleswig, September 11, 1742. In 1772 he was appointed deacon, and in 1782 third pastor,
a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Stiderstapel, in Sleswig, September 11, 1742. In 1772 he was appointed deacon, and in 1782 third pastor,
Borre or Borrhius, Adrian Van Den
a distinguished Remonstrant. On the death of Arminius (q.v.), his ability and piety gave him great influence among the followers of that great man. He
a distinguished Remonstrant. On the death of Arminius (q.v.), his ability and piety gave him great influence among the followers of that great man. He
Borre or Borrhius, Adrian Van Den, (2)
a distinguished Remonstrant. On the death of Arminius (q.v.), his ability and piety gave him great influence among the followers of that great man. He
a distinguished Remonstrant. On the death of Arminius (q.v.), his ability and piety gave him great influence among the followers of that great man. He
Clarisse, Theodor Adrian
a Dutch theologian, was doctor and professor of theology at Groningen, and died at Leyden, Sept. 25, 1828. He is the author of Psalms 15 Hammailoth Illustrati
a Dutch theologian, was doctor and professor of theology at Groningen, and died at Leyden, Sept. 25, 1828. He is the author of Psalms 15 Hammailoth Illustrati
Collaert, Adrian
a Flemish designer and engraver, was born at Antwerp about 1520, studied in his native city, and died there in 1567. The following are his principal works:
a Flemish designer and engraver, was born at Antwerp about 1520, studied in his native city, and died there in 1567. The following are his principal works:
Cromm, Adrian
a Dutch Jesuit, was born in 1591 at Arschot, in the Netherlands, and died at Brussels, May 2, 1651. He wrote, Psalmi Davidis cum Compendiosa Paraphrasi:
a Dutch Jesuit, was born in 1591 at Arschot, in the Netherlands, and died at Brussels, May 2, 1651. He wrote, Psalmi Davidis cum Compendiosa Paraphrasi:
Greslon, Adrian
a French Jesuit missionary, was born at Perigueux in 1618. He joined the Jesuits at Bordeaux in Nov. 1635, and was for a while professor of literature
a French Jesuit missionary, was born at Perigueux in 1618. He joined the Jesuits at Bordeaux in Nov. 1635, and was for a while professor of literature
Gretsch, Adrian
a Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Vienna, October 11, 1752. He joined the Benedictines in 1770, was in 1784 professor of theology at Vienna, in
a Roman Catholic theologian, was born at Vienna, October 11, 1752. He joined the Benedictines in 1770, was in 1784 professor of theology at Vienna, in
Haemstede, Adrian Van
one of the first preachers of the Reformed faith in the Netherlands, was probably born about the year 1525 in Schouwen. The parents of Adriaan seem to
one of the first preachers of the Reformed faith in the Netherlands, was probably born about the year 1525 in Schouwen. The parents of Adriaan seem to
Walenburg, Peter and Adrian
two brothers, born at Rotterdam in the 17th century, who abandoned their country and their religion and lived at Cologne. The first was a titular bishop
two brothers, born at Rotterdam in the 17th century, who abandoned their country and their religion and lived at Cologne. The first was a titular bishop
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Abacuc (or Abachum)
Abacuc (Or Abachum) a martyr commemorated by the Western Church Jan. 19 (or 20), together with Maris (or Mauri), his father; Martha, his mother; and Audifax,
Abacuc (Or Abachum) a martyr commemorated by the Western Church Jan. 19 (or 20), together with Maris (or Mauri), his father; Martha, his mother; and Audifax,
Adalberon
(ASCELINUS, or AGELIN), bishop OF LEN,. was consecrated in 977, He was an ambitious prelate and a servile courtier, an-d was base enough to deliver tip
(ASCELINUS, or AGELIN), bishop OF LEN,. was consecrated in 977, He was an ambitious prelate and a servile courtier, an-d was base enough to deliver tip
Adrianeea
were certain temples built by Adrian, emperor of Rome, in several towns about A.D. 127. As these temples contained no statues nor any marks of being dedicated
were certain temples built by Adrian, emperor of Rome, in several towns about A.D. 127. As these temples contained no statues nor any marks of being dedicated
Adrianists (2)
an obscure sect of Dutch Anabaptists, named after Adrian Hamsted. Among other heresies, they-denied the miraculous conception of our Lord by the Virgin
an obscure sect of Dutch Anabaptists, named after Adrian Hamsted. Among other heresies, they-denied the miraculous conception of our Lord by the Virgin
Adrianus
an alleged bishop of st. andrews, martyred by the danes in 874. he is commemorated on. march 4. (see adrian); (see anianus); (see hadrianus)..
an alleged bishop of st. andrews, martyred by the danes in 874. he is commemorated on. march 4. (see adrian); (see anianus); (see hadrianus)..
Alban
St., protomartyr of England, is said to have served seven years with Diocletian, after which, returning to his country, he took up his abode at Verulamium,
St., protomartyr of England, is said to have served seven years with Diocletian, after which, returning to his country, he took up his abode at Verulamium,
Aldhelm or Adelme
an English bishop, born in Wessex about 656, educated by Adrian in Kent, embraced the monastic life, and founded the abbey of Malmesbury, of which he
an English bishop, born in Wessex about 656, educated by Adrian in Kent, embraced the monastic life, and founded the abbey of Malmesbury, of which he
Anastasius IV
cardinal conrad, bishop of sabina, was elected pope in 1153, after the death of eugenius iii. rome was then in a very disturbed state, owing to the movements of arnold of brescia and his followers. anastasius died in 1154, and was succeeded by adrian iv. he wrote a work on the trinity.
cardinal conrad, bishop of sabina, was elected pope in 1153, after the death of eugenius iii. rome was then in a very disturbed state, owing to the movements of arnold of brescia and his followers. anastasius died in 1154, and was succeeded by adrian iv. he wrote a work on the trinity.
Angilram
bishop of Metz from 768 to 791, also abbot of the monastery Senones, and arch-chaplain of Charlemagne. After 789 he bore the title archbishop as a personal
bishop of Metz from 768 to 791, also abbot of the monastery Senones, and arch-chaplain of Charlemagne. After 789 he bore the title archbishop as a personal
Antoninus Titus Aurelius Fulvius Bojonius Pius
a Roman emperor, Born Sept. 19, A.D. 86, at a villa near Lanuvium (now Civita-Lavinia), and died at Lorium (now Castel di-Guido), March 7, 161. He was
a Roman emperor, Born Sept. 19, A.D. 86, at a villa near Lanuvium (now Civita-Lavinia), and died at Lorium (now Castel di-Guido), March 7, 161. He was
Aquaviva
(or rather Acquaviva), a name common to several cardinals, viz.: 1. FRANCESCO, of Naples, was born in 1665. Under Innocent XI he was appointed vice-legate
(or rather Acquaviva), a name common to several cardinals, viz.: 1. FRANCESCO, of Naples, was born in 1665. Under Innocent XI he was appointed vice-legate
Aquila (2)
author of a Greek version of the O.T., was originally a heathen, born at Sinope, a city of Pontus. Having seen the professors of the Christian religion
author of a Greek version of the O.T., was originally a heathen, born at Sinope, a city of Pontus. Having seen the professors of the Christian religion
Argelli, Cesare
(also called Paltroni, after his mother), an Italian canonist, archbishop of Avignon, was born at Bologna in 1577. 'He' studied jurisprudence, was made
(also called Paltroni, after his mother), an Italian canonist, archbishop of Avignon, was born at Bologna in 1577. 'He' studied jurisprudence, was made
Aristides
an Athenian philosopher, who became a Christian, without, however, forsaking his original profession. He presented to the Emperor Adrian, at the same
an Athenian philosopher, who became a Christian, without, however, forsaking his original profession. He presented to the Emperor Adrian, at the same
Arnaud (or Ernaud)
Arnaud (or Ernaud) was abbot of Bonneval, in the diocese of Chartres, about 1144. He was twice driven by the persecutions which he endured in that office:
Arnaud (or Ernaud) was abbot of Bonneval, in the diocese of Chartres, about 1144. He was twice driven by the persecutions which he endured in that office:
Arnold (Arnoldo, Arnaud) of Brescia
Arnold (Arnoldo, Arnaud) Of Brescia was born in the town of Brescia: about the beginning of the twelfth century. Our information as to his history is
Arnold (Arnoldo, Arnaud) Of Brescia was born in the town of Brescia: about the beginning of the twelfth century. Our information as to his history is
Austin Friars
(or Eremites). Volaterranus and Alvarez place the Augustinians after the Dominican and Franciscan orders; but Adrian of Ghent and Polvdore Yergil give
(or Eremites). Volaterranus and Alvarez place the Augustinians after the Dominican and Franciscan orders; but Adrian of Ghent and Polvdore Yergil give
Autpert (Ausbertus, or Ansbertus), Ambrose
Autpert (Ausbertus, or Ansbertus), Ambrose a Benedictine, was born in the south of France, probably Provence, in the early part of the 8th century. He
Autpert (Ausbertus, or Ansbertus), Ambrose a Benedictine, was born in the south of France, probably Provence, in the early part of the 8th century. He
Barbosa (Machado), Diogo
Barbosa (Machado), Diogo a celebrated Portuguese prelate and historian, was born in Lisbon, March 31, 1682. He studied at the University of Coimbra, and
Barbosa (Machado), Diogo a celebrated Portuguese prelate and historian, was born in Lisbon, March 31, 1682. He studied at the University of Coimbra, and
Barclay, Robert
of Ury, the eminent Quaker. was the son of Colonel David Barclay, and was born at Gordonstown, in Morayshire, Scotland, December 23, 1648. His elementary
of Ury, the eminent Quaker. was the son of Colonel David Barclay, and was born at Gordonstown, in Morayshire, Scotland, December 23, 1648. His elementary
