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Aurandt John Dietrich a minister of the German Reformed Church, was born on Maiden Creek, Berks county, Pa., 1760, and in his youth was apprenticed to a miller. In 1778 he enlisted as a soldier in the brigade of the Pennsylvania Regulars under Genesis Wayne. He continued in the army till 1781, when he received … Continue reading “Aurandt John Dietrich”

Aurand, Henry a Presbyterian and Reformed minister, was born at Reading, Pa., Dec. 4, 1805. He entered Princeton Seminary in 1824, and remained there a little more than one year; he then left and took a collegiate course at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., where he graduated in 1830. He next studied theology with Dr. George … Continue reading “Aurand, Henry”

Aurae (the airs), a sort of aerial beings resembling the sylphs of modern poetry.. Their chief discrimination is the veil they either hold in their hands or else wave over their heads. They usually occur on the painted ceilings of the ancients. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aupert SEE ANSBERT. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aunt (, dodah’, fem. of , a friend, hence uncle), one’s father’s sister (Exo 6:20), also an uncle’s wife (Lev 18:14; Lev 20:20). SEE AFFINITY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Aunt ant , dodhah, loving): A father’s sister (Exo 6:20); an uncle’s wife (Lev 18:14; Lev 20:20). See RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY. Fuente: International … Continue reading “Aunt”

Aundlang The cosmogony of the ancient Norse people speaks of a threefold heaven. The lowest, in which. the deities and heroes dwell until the destruction of the world, is called Asgard; the second is Aundlang, in which the Asas, as many as survive the great and frightful battle with the sons of Muspelheim after the … Continue reading “Aundlang”

Aunarius, Saint (Or Aunacharius). Bishop of Auxerre in France, born 573, died 603. Being of noble birth, he was brought up in the royal court, but evinced a desire to enter the clerical state, was ordained priest by St. Syagrius of Autum, and eventually was made Bishop of Auxerre. His administration is noted for certain … Continue reading “Aunarius, Saint”

Aunacharius (Or Aunarius), St. bishop of Auxerre, was of a rich and noble family of Orleans. After living some time at the court of Gunthram, king of Burgundy, he placed himself under the discipline of Syagrius, bishop of Autun. He made such advances in knowledge and piety that in 571 or 572 he was chosen … Continue reading “Aunacharius (Or Aunarius), St.”

aumbry (aumbry) (Latin: armarium, a chest or safe) A box in which the holy oils are kept in Catholic churches, affixed to the wall of the sanctuary. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Aumbry Variously written AMBRY, or AUMBRYE, is a derivative through the French of the classical armarium, or medieval Latin almarium. Its original meaning was … Continue reading “Aumbry”

Ault, William an English Wesleyan missionary, was converted in early life, entered the ministry in 1808, and on Dec. 30, 1813, sailed as one of six missionaries who were to introduce Methodism into Ceylon. On the passage Ault’s wife died, and her remains were committed to the deep. Mr. Ault was sent to Batticaloa, a … Continue reading “Ault, William”