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Bible Encyclopedias
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Search Results: "saint-simon
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Adrian, St.
the chief military saint of n. europe for many ages, second only to st. george; regarded as the patron of old soldiers, and protector against the plague.
the chief military saint of n. europe for many ages, second only to st. george; regarded as the patron of old soldiers, and protector against the plague.
Albigen`ses
a religious sect, odious, as heretical, to the church, which sprung up about albi, in the s. of france, in the 12th century, against which pope innocent iii. proclaimed a crusade, which was carried on by simon de montfort in the 13th century, and by the inquisition afterwards, to their utter annihilation.
a religious sect, odious, as heretical, to the church, which sprung up about albi, in the s. of france, in the 12th century, against which pope innocent iii. proclaimed a crusade, which was carried on by simon de montfort in the 13th century, and by the inquisition afterwards, to their utter annihilation.
Alexis, St.
the patron saint of beggars and pilgrims, represented in art with a staff and in a pilgrim's habit; sometimes lying on a mat, with a letter in his hand, dying.
the patron saint of beggars and pilgrims, represented in art with a staff and in a pilgrim's habit; sometimes lying on a mat, with a letter in his hand, dying.
Am`brose, St.
Bishop of Milan, born at Trèves, one of the Fathers of the Latin Church, and a zealous opponent of the Arian heresy; as a stern puritan refused
Bishop of Milan, born at Trèves, one of the Fathers of the Latin Church, and a zealous opponent of the Arian heresy; as a stern puritan refused
Andrew, St.
one of the apostles, suffered martyrdom by crucifixion, became patron saint of scotland; represented in art as an old man with long white hair and a beard, holding the gospel in his right hand, and leaning on a transverse cross.
one of the apostles, suffered martyrdom by crucifixion, became patron saint of scotland; represented in art as an old man with long white hair and a beard, holding the gospel in his right hand, and leaning on a transverse cross.
Anne, St.
wife of st. joachim, mother of the virgin mary, and the patron saint of carpentry; festival, july 26.
wife of st. joachim, mother of the virgin mary, and the patron saint of carpentry; festival, july 26.
Barbara, St.
a christian martyr of the 3rd century; beheaded by her own father, a fanatical heathen, who was immediately after the act struck dead by lightning; she is the patron saint of those who might otherwise die impenitent, and of mantua; her attributes are a tower, a sword, and a crown. festival, dec. 4.
a christian martyr of the 3rd century; beheaded by her own father, a fanatical heathen, who was immediately after the act struck dead by lightning; she is the patron saint of those who might otherwise die impenitent, and of mantua; her attributes are a tower, a sword, and a crown. festival, dec. 4.
Barons' War
a war in england of the barons against henry iii., headed by simon de montfort, and which lasted from 1258 to 1265.
a war in england of the barons against henry iii., headed by simon de montfort, and which lasted from 1258 to 1265.
Bartholomew Fair
an annual market held at smithfield, london, and instituted in 1133 by henry i., to be kept on the saint's day, but abolished in 1853, when it ceased to be a market and became an occasion for mere dissipation and riot.
an annual market held at smithfield, london, and instituted in 1133 by henry i., to be kept on the saint's day, but abolished in 1853, when it ceased to be a market and became an occasion for mere dissipation and riot.
Bavou, St.
a soldier monk, the patron saint of ghent.
a soldier monk, the patron saint of ghent.
Baxter, Richard
An eminent Nonconformist divine, native of Shropshire, at first a conformist, and parish minister of Kidderminster for 19 years; sympathised with the
An eminent Nonconformist divine, native of Shropshire, at first a conformist, and parish minister of Kidderminster for 19 years; sympathised with the
Bray
a berkshire village, famous for simon aleyn, its vicar from 1540 to 1588, who, to retain his living, never scrupled to change his principles; he lived in the reigns of charles ii., james ii., william iii., queen anne, and george i.
a berkshire village, famous for simon aleyn, its vicar from 1540 to 1588, who, to retain his living, never scrupled to change his principles; he lived in the reigns of charles ii., james ii., william iii., queen anne, and george i.
Brendan, St.
an irish saint, born at tralee, celebrated for his voyages in quest of "a land beyond human ken" and his discovery of "a paradise amid the waves of the sea"; founded a monastery at clonfert; died in 577, in his ninety-fourth year.
an irish saint, born at tralee, celebrated for his voyages in quest of "a land beyond human ken" and his discovery of "a paradise amid the waves of the sea"; founded a monastery at clonfert; died in 577, in his ninety-fourth year.
Bridget, St.
an irish saint, born at dundalk; entered a monastery at 14; founded monasteries; takes rank in ireland with st. patrick and st. columba. festival, feb. 1 (453-523). also the name of a swedish saint in the 14th century; founded a new order, and 72 monasteries of the order.
an irish saint, born at dundalk; entered a monastery at 14; founded monasteries; takes rank in ireland with st. patrick and st. columba. festival, feb. 1 (453-523). also the name of a swedish saint in the 14th century; founded a new order, and 72 monasteries of the order.
Canonisation
In the Romish Church, is the solemn declaration by the Pope that a servant of God, renowned for his virtue and for miracles he has wrought, is to be
In the Romish Church, is the solemn declaration by the Pope that a servant of God, renowned for his virtue and for miracles he has wrought, is to be
Catharine of Sienna
born at sienna, a sister of the order of st. dominic, and patron saint of the order; celebrated for her ecstasies and visions, and the marks which by favour of christ she bore on her body of his sufferings on the cross (1347-1380). festival, april 30. besides her, are other saints of the same name.
born at sienna, a sister of the order of st. dominic, and patron saint of the order; celebrated for her ecstasies and visions, and the marks which by favour of christ she bore on her body of his sufferings on the cross (1347-1380). festival, april 30. besides her, are other saints of the same name.
Cathelineau, Jacques
a famous leader of the vendéans in their revolt against the french republic on account of a conscription in its behalf; a peasant by birth; mortally wounded in attacking nantes; he is remembered by the peasants of la vendée as the "saint of anjou" (1759-1793).
a famous leader of the vendéans in their revolt against the french republic on account of a conscription in its behalf; a peasant by birth; mortally wounded in attacking nantes; he is remembered by the peasants of la vendée as the "saint of anjou" (1759-1793).
Cecilia, St.
A Roman virgin and martyr, A.D. 230, patron saint of music, especially church music, and reputed inventor of the organ; sometimes represented as holding
A Roman virgin and martyr, A.D. 230, patron saint of music, especially church music, and reputed inventor of the organ; sometimes represented as holding
Chéruel, Adolphe
french historian, born at rouen; author of "history of france during the minority of louis xiv."; published the "memoirs of saint-simon" (1809-1891).
french historian, born at rouen; author of "history of france during the minority of louis xiv."; published the "memoirs of saint-simon" (1809-1891).
Clement, St.
st. paul's coadjutor, the patron saint of tanners; his symbol an anchor.
st. paul's coadjutor, the patron saint of tanners; his symbol an anchor.
