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Bassianus Bishop of Ephesus (444-448). As a priest of Ephesus the charities of Bassianus so won the affection of the people that his bishop, Mennon, aroused to jealousy, sought his removal by promoting him to the Bishopric of Evaza. Bassianus repudiated the consecration to which he was violently forced to submit, an attitude approved by … Continue reading “Bassianus”

Bassi, Matthew of Founder and first Superior-General of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchins, the principal branch issued from the Reform of the Observance, b. in 1495, at Bascio, Diocese of Montefeltro, in the Duchy of Urbino; d. at Venice in 1552. At the age of seventeen he entered the Order of the Observants at … Continue reading “Bassi, Matthew of”

Bassi, Francesco a Bolognese painter, was born in 1664, and studied under Pasinelli. He had some fine works in the public edifices in Bologna, the best of which is a picture of St. Antony Taken Up to Heaven by Angels. He was a distinguished copyist and imitator of Guercino. He died in 1693 (according to … Continue reading “Bassi, Francesco”

Bassetti, Marc Antonio an eminent Italian historical painter, was born at Verona in 1588, and studied under Felice Riccio, but afterwards became attached to the style of Tintoretto. He painted several pictures for the churches and public edifices of Verona, among which are a picture of St. Peter and other saints, in the Church of … Continue reading “Bassetti, Marc Antonio”

Bassett, William a minister of the Society of Friends (Orthodox), was a member of the Queensbury (N. Y.) Monthly Meeting. He died at Queensbury, Oct. 17, 1835, aged twenty-nine years. See The Friend, 9:53. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Bassett, Joshua (c.1641 -1720 ) Convert and controversialist, born Lynn Regis, England ; died London. Elected Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, England , under James II, he declared himself a Catholic, had Mass celebrated in his rooms at the college, and altered the college statutes unfavorable to Catholics. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Bassett, Joshua … Continue reading “Bassett, Joshua”

Bassett, John Samuel an Irish Methodist preacher, was born at Coolfaney, County Wicklow, in 1838. He had pious parents, was converted at the age of sixteen under the Rev. Thomas Guard, and entered the ministry in 1865, in which he was studious, zealous, and faithful. He suddenly but calmly entered into rest Sept. 26, 1870. … Continue reading “Bassett, John Samuel”

Bassett, John, (1), D.D. a Reformed (Dutch) minister, was born at Bushwick, L. L, Oct. 1, 1764. He graduated at Columbia College in 1786, and pursued his theological studies with Dr. John H. Livingston. He was ordained to the ministry of the Reformed Church, and settled as colleague pastor with Dr. Eilardus Westerlo, in Albany, … Continue reading “Bassett, John, (1), D.D.”

Bassett, John (2) an English Bible Christian minister, was converted in November, 1819. In 1823 he entered the ministry, and a rich spirituality and vitalizing power attended his preaching for seven years. Fever cut short his labors at Penzance, Oct. 2, 1830. See Minutes of the Conference, 1831. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Bassett, John (2)”

Bassett, Christopher an English divine, was born in 1753, at Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales. He was educated at a noted school in Cowbridge, and Jesus College, Oxford; ordained by the bishop of London, and became the curate of St. Anne’s, Blackfriars. Here he remained several years, but his health failing he was compelled to return to … Continue reading “Bassett, Christopher”