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Bellunello Andrea an old Venetian painter, was born at San Vito, in the Frioiil, where he flourished in the latter half of the 15th century, and where he was considered the Apelles of the age. Lallzi says his masterpiece is a Crucifixion in the council-chamber at Udine, and that his works, though possessing merit for … Continue reading “Bellunello Andrea”

bells, blessing of A solemn benediction of church bells , in which each bell receives a name, hence incorrectly termed the baptism of bells. The long and solemn ceremony, which may be performed only by a bishop , or a priest especially designated, consists of washing the bell with holy water, anointing it with the … Continue reading “bells, blessing of”

bells Sacramentals of the Church, blessed with religious rites, and used to remind men of religion and of God, thereby increasing His grace in their souls. It is said that bells were introduced into Christian churches about the year 400 by Paulinus, Bishop of Nola, Italy . The ringing of bells or gongs in the … Continue reading “Bells”

Belloy, Jean-Baptiste de Cardinal-Archbishop of Paris, b. 9 October, 1709, at Morangles in the Diocese of Beauvais; d. in Paris, 10 June, 1808. Although of an ancient family of no mean military fame, young Belloy preferred an ecclesiastical career, made his classical and theological studies at Paris, where he was ordained priest, and received the … Continue reading “Belloy, Jean Baptiste De”

Bellows, Henry Whitney D.D an eminent Unitarian divine, was born in Boston, June 11, 1814. His ancestors were among the early colonists of Massachusetts Bay. The name is said to be French in origin, and the French spelling to be Belles-eaux. Tradition assigns the same origin to the New England family of Ballou. Dr. Bellows’s … Continue reading “Bellows, Henry Whitney D.D”

Bellows (, mappu’ach, blower; Sept. ) only occurs in Jer 6:29, and with reference to the casting of metal. As fires in the East are always of wood or charcoal, a sufficient heat for ordinary purposes is soon raised by the help of fans, and the use of bellows is confined to the workers in … Continue reading “Bellows”

Bellosteneczjohn an Illyrian lexicographer and preacher, who died in 1675, wrote Gazophylazium Linguce Illyricce: Sermons, in the Illyrian language. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belloni Giovanni an Italian theologian and jurist, was canon of Padua, and taught with honor moral philosophy in this place. He died int 1623. He wrote Discorso Incorso olle ninfe Najadi d’Omnero, Impresa degli Ricourati Academiadi Padova (Padua, 1601). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bellonarii the priests of Bellona (q.v.), who were employed in offering sacrifices to her mingled with a portion of their own blood. Hence March 24, the day consecrated to this goddess, was called the day of blood. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bellona in Greek and Roman mythology, was the sister of Mars, or his nurse, or his wife, or daughter, the goddess of war. When Mars went to the battle-field, she prepared for him his wagon and his horses. Her temple in Rome was greatly celebrated; the senate assembled in it when transactions were carried on … Continue reading “Bellona”