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Barrimiit in Mongolian mythology, is the name of the six perfections which the priests of the religion of Lama are required to reach namely, sanctification from worldliness, true zeal, holiness, virtue, devotional meditation, and wisdom. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barriere, Jean de la founder of the Order of the Feuillants, was born at Saint Cerd in 1544. At the age of eighteen he was appointed to the Abbey of the Feuillants, of which he took possession in 1565. He died as a prisoner at Rome in 1600. His varied fortunes are recounted under the … Continue reading “Barriere, Jean de la”

Barriere, Francois a French Jesuit and theologian who lived in the early half of the 18th century, wrote Les Grandes Veritez de la Religion pour purifier le Chrestien, le conformer a Jesus-Christ, et l’unir a Dieu (Toulouse, 1704,.3 pts.). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barriere (Or Barreria), Pierre De a cardinal, and bishop of Autun, a native of Rodez, lived at the close of the 14th century. He refused to accept the cardinalate at the hand of pope Urban VI, because he believed that this pontiff had not been legally elected, but accepted it later from Clement VII. He … Continue reading “Barriere (Or Barreria), Pierre De”

Barrientos, Lopez de A Spanish Dominican bishop, patriot, and diplomat, b. at Medina del Campo, Kingdom of Leon 1382; d. at Cuenca, 21 May, 1469. He was of noble parentage, and after receiving a liberal education in the University of Salamanca, entered the Dominican Order, in his native town, when about eighteen years of age. … Continue reading “Barrientos, Lopez de”

Barrientos, Genes de a Spanish theologian, studied at Salanianca, entered the Dominican Order. and made himself known as a theologian and preacher. Applauded at the court of Charles II for his eloquence, he did not remain to be dazzled by his success, but consecrated himself to foreign missions. In 1685 he went to the Philippine … Continue reading “Barrientos, Genes de”

Barri, Giacomo a Venetian painter and engraver, lived about 1650. He etched a fine plate of the Nativity, after P. Veronese; also some plates after his own designs; and in 1651 he published a work of some merit, entitled Viuggio Pittoresco d’ Italia. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Barrfinn (Barrindus, Barinthus, and also Finbar and Findbar, white hair), the name of three Irish ecclesiastics: 1. Son of AEdh, or Achadh, of the family of St. Bridget, who was related to the Irish king called the Lawgiver, who reigned A.D. 164-174 (Todd, St. Patrick, p. 287). His festival is Nov. 8. 2. Bishop of … Continue reading “Barrfinn”

Barrez The Carmelites were formerly called Freres Barrez, or Barry Friars, because their habit for a time was party-colored part black and part white. This was about 1285. They afterwards resumed the white dress, which was their original habit. See Collier, Hist. Dict. vol. iv; Landon, Eccles. Dict. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Barrez”

Barrett, William D a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Virginia, July 19, 1797. He received a careful religious training; experienced conversion in his nineteenth year; soon began exhorting, and in 1817 joined the Virginia Conference. Four years later he located on account of ill-health removed to Ohio, and in 1830 entered the Ohio Conference, … Continue reading “Barrett, William D”