Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 12th, 2024
the Seventh Sunday 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 Encyclopedias
Antonius (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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
Antonius
Next Entry
Antonius (3)
Resource Toolbox

a martyr of the 14th century, who, with his brother, abandoned Paganism for Christianity in Lithuania. The grand-duke Olgar made vain efforts to induce the brothers to abjure Christianity, and finally ordered them to be tortured and hung. They are celebrated as martyrs in the Roman Church April 14. Acta Sanctorum, April 14; Hoefer, Biog. Generale, 2, 823.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Antonius (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/antonius-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile