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Bernard Of Pomerania was a Spanish monk, whom pope Paschal II had appointed bishop of that country. In 1122 he undertook, accompanied by his chaplain and an interpreter, to preach the gospel to the Pomeranians. But the Pomeranians would not recognize him because he was dressed like a hermit. When, however, Bernard was about to … Continue reading “Bernard Of Pomerania”

Bernard of Thuringia a German visionary who lived toward the close of the 12th century, but of whose life nothing else is known. On the ground of some passage in the Revelation he announced the end of the world as close at hand, and produced a wonderful commotion throughout the whole of Europe. Many were … Continue reading “Bernard of Thuringia”

Bernard of Pavia A noted canonist, provost of the cathedral chapter of Pavia, and, in 1190, promoted to the Bishopric of Faenza, became Bishop of Pavia in 1198; d. 18 September, 1213. About 1190 he compiled a work entitled “Breviarium Extravagantium” to complete and bring down to his own day Gratian’s “Decretum”. Bernard quotes authorities … Continue reading “Bernard of Pavia”

Bernard Of Parenzo (Bernardus Parentinus), a Dominican, originally of Bearn, who flourished about 1342. All that is known of him is, that he studied at Paris in 1336, taught theology at Albi in 1340, and was nominated professor of theology at Toulouse in 1342. He wrote Lilium Missce for the use of the clergy (Paris, … Continue reading “Bernard Of Parenzo”

Bernard Of Panvia a canonist, and bishop of Pavia about 1198, is the author of Breviarium Extravagantium, i.e., Decretorum et Canonumn Extra Decretorum Corpus Vagantium. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernard Of Osimo an Italian theologian of the Capuchin order, a native of Osimo, in the vicinity of Ancona, lived in the latter half of the 16th century. He wrote, Tractatus de Passione Dominii in Varias Meditationes per Hebdomadem Distributus (Venice, 1589). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Bernard Of Osimo”

Bernard Of Morlaix SEE BERNARD OF CLUGNY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bernard of Menthon, Saint (923 -1008 ) Confessor , born near Annecy, Savoy (France ); died Novara (Italy ). Having become archdeacon of Aosta, 966 , he spent 42 years laboring among the ignorant and idolatrous people of the Alps, making many conversions and performing miracles. He is best known as the founder (c.962 ) … Continue reading “Bernard of Menthon, Saint”

Bernard of Mentone (or of Aosta) St was born in 923, near Annecy. He is memorable as the founder of two establishments of Hospitallers, where for more than nine hundred years travelers have found an asylum against the perils of the Alps. He was archdeacon of Aosta, and grand-vicar of the diocese. In his journeys … Continue reading “Bernard of Mentone (or of Aosta) St”

Bernard of Luxemburg Dominican theologian, controversialist, and Inquisitor of the Archdioceses of Cologne, Mainz, and Trier; born at Strassen near Cologne; died at Cologne, 5 October, 1535. He studied at the latter place where he entered the Order of Preachers, received the baccalaureate at Louvain, 1499, and was appointed Master of Students at Cologne, 1505, … Continue reading “Bernard of Luxemburg”