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Azzolini, Decio (surnamed the younger), an Italian prelate, was born at Fermo, in the States of the Church, in 1623. He became cardinal in 1664, and died at Rome in 1689. He wrote Eminentissimi Cardinalis Azzolini Aphorismi Politici, translated into Latin by Henning (Osnaburg, 1691). We find in Muratori and Crescimbeni’ poems by Azzolini. See … Continue reading “Azzolini, Decio”

Azzolini (or Mazzolini), Giovanni Bernardino a Neapolitan painter, flourished about 1510. In Genoa, where he resided, there are several of his works in the different churches. In the Church of San Giuseppe are two pictures by him representing the Annunciation and the Martyrdom of St. Apollonia, which are very much praised by Soprani. He excelled … Continue reading “Azzolini (or Mazzolini), Giovanni Bernardino”

Azzoguidi, Pietro an Italian theologian, canon of San Petronio at Bologna, wrote, in 1475, the Life of St. Catherine of Bologna. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Azzoguidi, Antonio Maria ant Italian theologian, son of Valerius Felix, was born at Bologna in 1697. He entered the Order of St. Francis, and published the sermons of St. Anthony or Padua, with notes and preface (Padua, 1757). He died in 1770. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Azzoguidi, Antonio Maria”

Azzi, Orazio Deglt an Italian theologian, a native of Parma, lived at the close of the 17th and the commencement of the 18th century. He entered the Order of Minorites, in which he was known by the name of Orazio di -Parma. He wrote,- Pozzo Prifoido Scoperto alla Cattolica Oreggia (Venice, 1707):- Reflessioni sopra la … Continue reading “Azzi, Orazio Deglt”

Azzan (Hebrews Azzan’, , perhaps a thorn; Sept. v. r. ) the father of Paltiel, which latter was the commissioner from the tribe of Issachar for dividing the land of Canaan (Num 34:26). B.C. ante 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Azzan Num 34:26. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Azzan AZZAN.Father of Paltiel … Continue reading “Azzan”

AZZAH The same as GAZA. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Azzah an unusual (but more correct) mode of Anglicizing (Deu 2:23; 1Ki 4:24; Jer 25:20) the name GAZA (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Azzah The right designation of the Philistine city (Deu 2:28; 1Ki 4:24; Jer 25:20). Elsewhere less accurately … Continue reading “Azzah”

Azymites Term of reproach used by schismatic Eastern Churches , from the 11th century in speaking of Catholics , Armenians , and Maronites, because they celebrate the Holy Eucharist with unleavened bread. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Azymites (A privative, and zyme, leaven). A term of reproach used by the schismatic Greeks since the eleventh century … Continue reading “Azymites”

Azymes, Feast of Jewish feast , commemorating Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It began the 15th day of Abib (Nisan) and continued for seven days. Later it was identified with the feast of the Passover. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

azymes (Greek: a, without; zyme, leaves) Unleavened or unfermented cakes used by the Jews in their sacrifices and religious rites. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Azymes (Gr. azymos, without leaven; Heb. maççoth). Unfermented cakes used by the Jews in their various sacrifices and religious rites (Exodus 29:2,23; Numbers 6:15, 17, 19; Leviticus 2:4; 6:16-17; 7:12, 8:2, … Continue reading “Azymes”