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Athias is a name common to several Jews who excelled as typographers and writers, of whom we mention the following: 1. ISAAC was of Spanish descent, and flourished at Amsterdam in the beginning of the 17th century. He wrote a treatise in Spanish on the six hundred and thirteen precepts, Tesoro de Preceptos (Venice, 1627; … Continue reading “Athias”

Athey, Walter a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Virginia, Sept. 14, 1798. Little is known of his early life. In 1827 he was admitted into the Pittsburgh Conference; in 1868 was smitten with paralysis, and remained in a helpless condition until his death, Oct. 24, 1874. ‘Mr. Athey was a plain, earnest preacher, thoroughly … Continue reading “Athey, Walter”

Atherton, William an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Lamberhead-Green, Lancashire, in 1775. He entered the ministry in 1797, and occupied some of the most important charges, such as Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Durham, Liverpool, Bath, London, etc.; was elected president of the conference in 1846, and was actively engaged in the ministry until within a … Continue reading “Atherton, William”

Atherton, John a minister of ‘the Methodist New Connection, was born at Liverpool near the close of the 18th century; was converted in 1809, and devoted all his time to acquiring religious knowledge and to useful Christian labor. He entered the ministry in 1814, and for six years earnestly preached the Gospel in five circuits. … Continue reading “Atherton, John”

Athens, Modern Diocese of The Greeks have long regarded their religion as a national affair. This notion is so deep-rooted that they cannot understand how a citizen can well be a true Greek if he gives his allegiance to any religion which is not that of the Greek Church. At the present time the majority … Continue reading “Athens, Modern Diocese of”

Athens, Dionysius of, Saint First century bishop and martyr , and an assessor of the Areopagus . He was converted by Saint Paul, c.50 A.D. (Acts 17), and has been erroneously identified with Saint Denis of Paris , patron saint of France , the error persisting in various lists of the Saints, such as “Les … Continue reading “Athens, Dionysius of, Saint”

Athens, Christian Christianity was first preached in Athens by St. Paul. He came to Athens from Berœa of Macedonia, coming probably by water and landing in the Peiræevs, the harbour of Athens. This was about the year 53. Having arrived at Athens, he at once sent for Silas and Timotheos who had remained behind in … Continue reading “Athens, Christian”

ATHENS The city of Minerva, the chief city of Attica in Greece, situated on the Saronic Gulf, forty-six miles east of Corinth, and about five miles from the coast. The city was in a plain extending to the sea on the southwest, where it had three ports, the passage to which was defended by long … Continue reading “Athens”

Athenry, Galway, Ireland First town established by Anglo-Norman invaders. It became a wealthy city. The Dominican monastery , erected 1261 , was revived 400 years later. The Cromwell period ruined the buildings, but the tower and east window remain in good condition. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Athenry A small inland town in the county Galway, Ireland, anciently called Athnere, from Ath-na-Riagh, the king’s ford, or the abode of the king. It was the first town established by the Anglo-Norman invaders or Connaught, and at a remote period became a place of importance. A Dominican monastery was completed there in 1216 on … Continue reading “Athenry”