Lectionary Calendar
Friday, May 10th, 2024
the Sixth Week after Easter
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Archaeology, Commission of Sacred

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Archaeology, Christian
Next Entry
Archangel
Resource Toolbox

Official pontifical board founded, 1851, by Pius IX, for the purpose of promoting and directing excavations in the Roman catacombs and other sites of Christian antiquarian interest. It has made extensive excavations in the catacombs and other parts of Rome, and formed the Museum of Catacomb Inscriptions in the Lateran Palace.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Archaeology, Commission of Sacred'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​a/archaeology-commission-of-sacred.html. 1910.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile