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Belgrado, Giacopo Italian Jesuit and natural philosopher, born at Udine, 16 November, 1704; died in the same city, 26 March, 1789. He belonged to a noble family and received his education at Padua. He entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus 16 October, 1723, and showed marked talent, studying mathematics and philosophy at Bologna, … Continue reading “Belgrado Giacopo”

Belgrade and Smederevo Titular (united) sees of Servia. The history of these sees is as confused as their present plight is pitiful from the Catholic stand-point. Dalmatia and Illyria claim St. Titus, the disciple of St. Paul, as their first Christian missionary; but the first Bishop of Belgrade, Theodosius, dates only from 1059. As the … Continue reading “Belgrade and Smederevo”

Belgium Independent monarchy of western Europe, between France and Holland; area 11,755 square miles. The eastern part was apparently the first to be evangelized, and the first bishop was Saint Servais (died c.384 ). Christianity was introduced in the west by Saint Piat as early as the second half of the 3rd century, but was … Continue reading “Belgium”

Belgic Confession (Confessio Belgica), a confession of faith framed by Guido de Bres, of Brabant, and others, about A.D. 1561 in French, and based on Calvinistic principles. It was translated into the vernacular in 1563, and was received as a symbolical book by the synods of Antwerp in 1566, of Dort in 1571, 1576, 1579, … Continue reading “Belgic Confession”

Belgian Congo Former dependency of Belgium in Central Africa; estimated area, 918,000 square miles. Formerly the Congo Free State founded by Leopold II, King of the Belgians , the colony was annexed by Belgium in 1908 . The natives practised a low form of fetichism, but missionary work was widespread. Archdioceses , past and present, … Continue reading “Belgian Congo”

Belgian College Rome, founded, 1844 , through the efforts of Monsignor Aerts, Monsignor Pecci, and the Belgian bishops; the last named support the students and nominate the president. The distinguishing mark of students is the black sash with two red stripes at the ends. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

belfry (Late Latin: berefredus, watch-tower) The upper section of a church steeple containing bells , or a bell -tower independent of other buildings. The term is also applied to the frame supporting the bells and the room from which they are rung. They originated in movable towers of wood used anciently in attacking fortified places. … Continue reading “Belfry”

Belfrage Henry, D.D minister at Falkirk, in Scotland, who was born in 1774, and died in 1835, published, Practical Discourses for the Young (1817): Practical Exposition of the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism: A Monitor to Families (1823); and other works. See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v.; McKerrow, Life of Henry Belfrage (1837). Fuente: … Continue reading “Belfrage Henry, D.D”

Belfour Hugo James (Or John) an English clergyman and dramatic writer, was born in 1802, and died in 1827. He published, under the pseudonym of St. John Dorset, two dramatic pieces entitled The Vampire and Montezuma. See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Belforti Michael Angelo an Italian monk of the Order of Olivetans, who lived at Perugia in the early half of the 18th century, wrote, Panegirici Lirici e Morali (Milan, 1716): Brevis Chronologia Ccenobiorum, Vivorumque Illustri. Usu Congregationis Montis Oliveti (ibid. 1720). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature