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Auxentius 1. Arian bishop of Milan, A.D. 355-374 (Sozomen, Hist. Eccl. 6, 23). He was the leader of the Arians in the Western churches. When the orthodox bishops, at a provincial, synod held in 369, under the presidency of Bishop Damasus of Rome, condemned Arianism, they did not dare to pronounce the anathema against Auxentius, … Continue reading “Auxentius (2)”

Auxboeuff, Pierre a French preacher and theologian of the University of Paris, lived at the commencement of the 15th century. The emissaries of the cardinal of Savoy having insulted the procession of the university which, on July 14, 1404, went to demand the. recovery of Charles VI, Auxboeuff maintained, in an eloquent address, that the … Continue reading “Auxboeuff, Pierre”

Auvray, Jean a French ecclesiastical writer, was born at Montfort-l’Amaury at the commencement of the 17th century. He was prior of St. Odon de Bossets, and died July 19, 1661. He wrote, La Vie de Jeanne Absolu, dite de St. Sauveur, Religieuse de Fontevrauldi (Paris, 1640) :–L’nfance de Jesus et sa Famille, honoree en la … Continue reading “Auvray, Jean”

Auvray, Felix Henri a Parisian historical painter, was born in 1800, and studied under baron Le Gros. His best works are, St. Louis, Prisoner:-Gaucher de Chatillon Defending St. Louis against the Saracens: The Spartan Deserter: and St. Paul at Athens. The Art Union of Douai decreed Auvray a gold medal of honor. He died-in 1833. … Continue reading “Auvray, Felix Henri”

Auvergne, Pierre D a French scholastic writer, lived at the close of the 13th century. He was canon of Paris, and had a great reputation as a philosopher. In 1272 the rectorate of the University of Paris being vacant, the legate of the pope chose Auvergne for the position. The time of his death is … Continue reading “Auvergne, Pierre d”

Auvergne, Guillaume d bishop of Paris, born at Aurillac in the second half of the 12th century, died March 30, 1249. He was one of the most learned theologians and philosophers of his day, and undertook to refute Aristotle on metaphysical questions. He was doctor of the Sorbonne and professor of theology, and subsequently was … Continue reading “Auvergne, Guillaume d”

Auvergne, Council of (Camcilium Arvernense), was held in 533, with the consent of king Theodebert, Honoratus of Bourges presiding. Sixteen canons were published. 3. Forbids to wrap the bodies of the dead in the consecrated cloths. 6. Forbids marriage between Christian’s and Jews. 7. Forbids to place the coverlet used to be laid over the … Continue reading “Auvergne, Council of”

Autun, Inscription of Discovered, 1839 , in which Pectorius (3rd century) celebrates in Greek verse the Ichthus (fish), symbol of the Eucharist : “Take the food, honey-sweet, of the redeemer of the saints, eat and drink holding the Fish in thy hands.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Autun Inscription One of the most remarkable Christian epigraphs was found in 1839 in the cemetery St. Pierre l’Estrier, near Autun, where the Christians, during the persecutions, used to hold divine service. The plate, consisting of eight pieces, contains a metric inscription in Greek. It originally was attached to a wall or a tomb. According … Continue reading “Autun Inscription”

Autun, Councils of (Concilium Augustodunense). This was one of the most ancient churches in France. Several councils were held here. I. Held in 677. Six canons of this council have come down to us, one of which orders that all priests and others of the clergy shall commit to memory the Creed of Athanasius. See … Continue reading “Autun, Councils of”