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Barzynski, Vincent Born at Sulislawice, Sandomir, Russian Poland, 1838; d. at Chicago, 2 May, 1899. The son of Joseph and Mary (Sroczynska) Barzynski, in baptism he received the name Michael, but during a grievous illness was placed under the protection of St. Vincent Ferrer and henceforth called Vincent. Because of frail health he was educated … Continue reading “Barzynski, Vincent”

Barzo in Persian mythology, is the genius of the primordial mountain Alborji and of the water gushing therefrom, over which a mighty spirit reigns, Tashter, whose assistant therefore Barzo is. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

BARZILLAI 1. Of Meholah in Simeon; father of Adriel, who married Merab, the daughter of Saul, 1Sa 18:19 2Sa 21:8 2. An aged and wealthy Gileadite, a friend of David when he was in exile during Absalom’s rebellion. He sent a liberal supply of provisions, beds, and other conveniences for the use of the king’s … Continue reading “BARZILLAI”

Barzena, Alfonso a Spanish Jesuit, surnamed the Apostle of Peru, was born in 1528 at Cordova. He was a disciple of John of Avila, and went to Peru. He acquired the languages of Tucuman and of Paraguay, and devoted his life to the instruction of the natives. He died at Cuzco in January, 1598. Besides … Continue reading “Barzena, Alfonso”

Barzel SEE IRON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barzana, Alonzo de (Barzana, Alonzo de) (1528 -1598 ) Jesuit missionary in Peru, born Baeza, Andalusia, Spain; died Cuzco, Peru. He spoke eleven Indian languages, and composed grammars and catechisms in most of them. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Barzakh is the name given by the Mohammedans to the time and condition of the soul between death and tlie resurrection. The souls of the believers partake, even in this state, of a part of the blessedness to follow; on the other hand, the souls of the unbelievers are banished to the place of punishment, … Continue reading “Barzakh”

Barzaeus, Gaspar a Jesuit, was born at Goes, in Zealand. He studied at Louvain, whence he passed into Portugal, entered the Jesuits’ order at Coimbra in 1546, and was the constant companion of St. Francis Xavier, by whom he was sent to Ormuz, on the Persian Gulf. He died at Gnoa, Oct. 6, 1553. As … Continue reading “Barzaeus, Gaspar”

Barwick, John an English clergyman, was born at Wetherslack, in Westmoreland, where he resided at the commencement of the civil war. Suspected by the Puritans, he left Cambridge and went to London, where he lived as chaplain to bishop Morton at Ely House. After the execution of king Charles, Barwick engaged with the same zeal … Continue reading “Barwick, John”

Baruli heretics of the twelfth century that revived the error of the Origenists, who taught that the souls of all men were created at the same time with the world itself, and that they sinned all together after the creation. These heretics seem to have derived their name from their leader, Barulus. Moreri, who cites … Continue reading “Baruli”