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Avellino An Italian diocese in the Province of Naples, suffragan to Benevento. Avellino was founded by St. Sabinus, martyr, in the beginning of the second century. The list of bishops dates from 1124. The Diocese of Frigento, whose list is from 1080 to 1455, was united with that of Avellino from 9 May, 1466, until … Continue reading “Avellino”

Avellar, Francisco Gomez De a Portuguese prelate and statesman, was born Jan. 17,-1739, in the vicinity. of Alhandra, where his parents dwelt in humble circumstances. At the age of fourteen’ he was placed under the care of his uncle, a vicar, and distinguished himself by the rapid progress he made in his studies. He accompanied … Continue reading “Avellar, Francisco Gomez De”

Avellana Sixth-century collection of canons, many of them unique, so called because its oldest known manuscript was bought for the Abbey of Santa Croce Avellana by Peter Damian. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Aveling, Thomas William Baxter, D.D an English Dissenting minister, was born at Castletown, Isle of Man, May 11, 1815. He was educated by a kind guardian, joined the Independent Church at Wisbeck when sixteen years of age, at nineteen began to preach in the neighborhood, graduated from Highbury College in 1838, entered upon his ministry … Continue reading “Aveling, Thomas William Baxter, D.D”

Aveline, Pierre a Parisian designer and engraver, was born in 1710, studied under Jean Baptiste Poilly, and died in 1760. He gained some reputation, but most of his works are insignificant. The following are a few: The Wrath of Neptune:-Diana and Actceon: -The Infant Moses Brought to the Daughter of Pharaoh: -Noah Entering the Ark:-The … Continue reading “Aveline, Pierre”

Aveillon, Jean Joseph a French theologian, was born in Paris in. 1620. He entered the congregation of the Oratory, and there published the Conferences, which he had prepared at Paris while he was superior of the house. He was intimate with Bossuet. Aveillon died May 29, 1713. He wrote Meditations pour les Seminaires et pour … Continue reading “Aveillon, Jean Joseph”

Avedik was patriarch of the Armenian schismatics at the close of the 18th century. Having obtained the patriarchate by the aid of the mufti, he organized in 1701 a persecution against the Catholics. The French ambassador to Constantinople, Ferriol, demanded and obtained reparation in the name of the inhabitants. In order to make satisfaction, the … Continue reading “Avedik”

Ave verum Corpus natum (Hail, True Body, Truly Born) Hymn formerly sung at the Elevation in the Mass, not found in the Breviary or Missal. It was probably written by Pope Innocent VI in the 14th century. There are 10 translations. The English title given is by E. Garesche. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Ave Regina Caelorum (Hail, O Queen Of Heaven, Enthroned) Antiphon recited from the end of Compline on 2 February until Maundy Thursday, exclusive. It is uncertain when and by whom it was written, but it has been used since the 12th century. There are at least five translations. The English title given is by Edward … Continue reading “Ave Regina Caelorum”

Ave Regina An antiphon so called from its first line, Ave regina caelorum (Hail, Queen of Heaven). It is one of the four Antiphons of the Blessed Virgin sung in the Divine Office in turn throughout the year, and is assigned thus from Compline of 2 February (even when the Feast of the Purification is … Continue reading “Ave Regina”