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Bavithin ST., succeeded St. Colomb as abbot of Hy. He died Jan. 9, 599, having written a Life of St. Colomb in Irish verse, and some Prophecies. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Baviere, Jean De (called Sans Pitie), bishop of Liege, lived at the commencement of the 15th century. He filled the country with troubles and scandals. The people of Liege revolted against him, and opposed to him Thierry of Harnes. Jean vanquished them in the bloody battle of Othee, and deprived them of their liberty arid … Continue reading “Baviere, Jean De”

Bavaria, The Kingdom of I. POLITICAL CONSTITUTION, AREA, POPULATION The present Kingdom of Bavaria — named after the German tribe called Boiarii — has formed, since 1871, a constituent part of the German Empire. It is an independent State of the confederation with special rights; its rulers belong to the Wittelsbach dynasty, the head of … Continue reading “Bavaria, The Kingdom of”

Bavaria Now a free state of the German Republic ; area, 29,334 square miles. Christianity was probably introduced into Bavaria in Roman times but it was not until after the barbarian invasions in the 5th century that the evangelization of the country progressed. For an account of the missionary efforts in this region see Germany … Continue reading “Bavaria”

Bavai (Heb. Bavvay’, , of Persian origin; Sept. v), a son of Henadad, and ruler (, praefect) of the half () of Keilah, mentioned as repairing a portion of the branch wall along the eastern brow of Zion, on the return from Babylon (Neh 3:18). B.C. 446. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature … Continue reading “Bavai”

Bava, Andrea an Italian theologian, was born at Cavagnola, in Montferrat, in the latter half of the 16th century, and wrote, Trattato della Sede (Genoa, 1557): Intruzione della Vita Cristiana (Turin, 1564; improved ed. ibid. 1567). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bautista, Fray Juan Born at Mexico, 1555; date of death unknown, but probably between 1606 and 1615. He joined the Franciscans in his native city, and taught theology and metaphysics at the convent of St. Francis of Mexico. He was also a definitor of the province, and became Guardian of Tezcuco twice (1595 and 1606), … Continue reading “Bautista, Fray Juan”

Bautain, Louis-Eugne-Marie Philosopher and theologian, b. at Paris, 17 February, 1796; d. there, 15 October, 1867. After a course at the Ecole Normale, where he was influenced by Cousin and Jouffroy, he became (1819) professor of philosophy at Strasburg. Three years later he took up the study of medicine and finally that of theology and … Continue reading “Bautain, Louis-Eugène-Marie”

Bautain, Louis, Eugene Marie, D.D. a French philosopher and theologian, was born in Paris, Feb. 17, 1796. At the Ecole Normale he adopted the views of Cousin, and in 1816 was called to the chair of philosophy in the University of Strasburg. In 1828 he took orders, and resigned his chair in the university. He … Continue reading “Bautain, Louis, Eugene Marie, D.D.”

Bausset, Louis Francois De a French cardinal, born at Pondicherry Dec. 14, 1748, died June 21, 1824. Having finished his theological studies in the seminary of Saint Sulpice, he obtained an appointment in the diocese of Frejus. In 1770 he was deputed to the assembly of the clergy, and in 1784 consecrated bishop of Alais. … Continue reading “Bausset, Louis Francois De”