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Audifax, Saint Martyrs; died Rome, c.270. Marius and Martha were noble Persians, who, with their sons, Audifax and Abachum, came to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles and give aid to the persecuted Christians. After suffering horrible torture, Marius and his sons were beheaded, and Martha was cast into a well. Relics in … Continue reading “Audifax, Saint”

Audifax, Abachum, Martha, and Maris, Saints All martyred at Rome in 270. Maris and his wife Martha, who belonged to the Persian nobility, came to Rome with their children in the reign of Emperor Claudius II. As zealous Christians, they sympathized with and succoured the persecuted faithful, and buried the bodies of the slain. This … Continue reading “Audifax, Abachum, Martha, and Maris, Saints”

Audifax (saint and martyr), was the son of Sts. Marius and Martha, also martyrs. He is commemorated on Jan. 20. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Audientia Episcopalis (i.e. episcopal judgment), a name first used in the code of Justinian, and thence generally employed in the ecclesiastical law of the Middle Ages to designate the right of the bishops to act as arbiters in civil affairs. Herzog, Real-Encyklop. s.v. SEE BISHOP; SEE JURISDICTION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

AUDIENTES An order of catechumens in the primitive Christian church. They were so called from their being admitted to hear sermons and the Scriptures read in the church; but they were not allowed to be present at the prayers. Fuente: Theological Dictionary audientes (Greek katechoumenos, one instructed) A name applied to one undergoing instruction preparatory … Continue reading “Audientes”

Audiences, Pontifical Pontifical Audiences are the receptions given by the pope to cardinals, sovereigns, princes, ambassadors, and other persons, ecclesiastical or lay, having business with or interest in the Holy See. Such audiences form an important part of the pope’s daily duties. Bishops of every rite in communion with the Holy See, and from every … Continue reading “Audiences, Pontifical”

Audiences, Papal Receptions given by the pope to clerical or lay persons having business with or interest in the Holy See. Requests for audiences are made to the master of the chamber (Maestro di Camera), even those which ambassadors present through the cardinal secretary of state. The pope receives every day the cardinal prefect of … Continue reading “Audiences, Papal”

Audience a court formerly held by the archbishops of either province of England; that of Canterbury was removed from the palace to the Consistory Place of St. Paulus. All cases, whether contentious or voluntary, which were reserved for the archbishop’s hearing were tried here; and the evidence was prepared by officers called auditors. When the … Continue reading “Audience”

Audi benigne Conditor (O Kind Creator, Bow Thine Ear) Hymn for Vespers on Sundays and week-days in Lent. Pope Saint Gregory the Great (540-604) was its author. There are 22 translations. The one given in Britt is by T. Lacey; the fourth verse reads: Give us the self-control that springs From discipline of outward things, … Continue reading “Audi benigne Conditor”

Audhumbla SEE AUDUMLA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature