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Ault, Horatio an English Congregational minister, was born at Uttoxeter, Nov. 9,1806. When about the age of twenty-four he joined the Independent Church at Lichfield, and began preaching in the neighboring villages. A few years. later Mr. Ault removed to Derby, where he devoted himself earnestly to Christ’s service. In 1835 he removed to Repton, … Continue reading “Ault, Horatio”

Aulneau, Jean Pierre (1705 -1736 ) Missionary and martyr , born Moutiers-sur-Hay, France ; died Massacre Island, Minnesota. He entered the Society of Jesus, 1720 , arrived in Quebec, 1734 , and was sent on a mission to the West to study the languages of the Cree and Assiniboin nations and to penetrate to the … Continue reading “Aulneau, Jean Pierre”

Aulne Abbey (Alna). A former Cistercian monastery near Landelies on the Sambre in the Diocese of Liège. Originally it was a Benedictine monastery, founded by Saint Landelinus about 656. Before 974 the Benedictines were replaced by secular clerics leading a common life, who, however, embraced the Rule of St. Augustine in 1144. At the instance … Continue reading “Aulne Abbey”

Auld, J. T. W. a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born June 13, 1816. He experienced religion in 1832, began preaching in 1834, and in 1836 entered the Pittsburgh Conference, of which he remained a member until 1842, when he was transferred to the Missouri Conference. In 1847 he was retransferred to the Pittsburgh Conference, and … Continue reading “Auld, J. T. W.”

Auld, Donald J. a Presbyterian minister, was a native of South Carolina. His classical education was received in Charleston, S. C., and he graduated at Charleston College in 1829. After graduation, he studied medicine, received his diploma in 1833, and went to Memphis, Tenn., with a view of engaging in the practice of his profession. … Continue reading “Auld, Donald J.”

Aulber, Matthius a German theologian, was born at Blaubeuren in 1495. When he had completed his studies he went to Wittenberg, where he attached himself to Luther and Melancthon. The following year he preached at Reutlingen the doctrines of the Reformation, and induced the city to adhere to the Confession of Augsburg. In 1535 the … Continue reading “Aulber, Matthius”

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Augutorrah Rhade Shaista (the eighteen books of divine words), in Hindu literature, is a commentary on, or explanation of, the holy books of the Hindus. The Vedas, which recommend this work, were written about 3000 years B.C.; the Augutorrah about 1500 years later: and facts which are simply related in the former are allegorically revised … Continue reading “Augutorrah Rhade Shaista”

Augustus, St. was a priest OF BERRY in France, who was crippled in his hands and feet. On this account he received much alms of the faithful, with which he built, in the village of Brives in Berrv, a chapel in honor of St. Martin, and as a reward for this devout act is said … Continue reading “Augustus, St.”

Augustus Pugin Architect. Born in 1 March 1812 in London, England; died in 14 September 1852 in Ramsgate, England. He revived the architectural forms of medieval England and championed truth and fitness in architecture. His enthusiasm for Gothic art, liturgy, and the sacred chant led to his conversion to Catholicism in 1834. Made professor of … Continue reading “Augustus Pugin”