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Arrebo (Or Arreboe), Anders Christensen a Danish theologian and poet, was born in 1587. He studied at Copenhagen, and became master of arts, atlien preacher under the patronage of the court of Denmark. In 1618 he was elected bishop of Trondhjem, at the advice of king Christian IV.’ Accused of wrong conduct, he was deposed, … Continue reading “Arrebo (Or Arreboe), Anders Christensen”

Array a-ra ((1) , labhesh, , atah; , periballo, , enduomai, , himatismos. (2) , arakh, , shth): Array, composed of prefix ar- and rai, order, is used in two senses, (1) in reference to clothing and (2) in reference to the disposition of an army. (1) (a) Labhesh is the most common Hebrew word … Continue reading “Array”

Arras, Councils of In 1025 a council was held at Arras against certain (Manichaean) heretics who rejected the sacraments of the Church. The Catholic Faith in the Blessed Eucharist was proclaimed with special insistence. In 1097, two councils, presided over by Lambert of Arras, dealt with questions concerning monasteries and persons consecrated to God. ———————————– … Continue reading “Arras, Councils of”

Arras, Boulogne and Saint-Omer, France, diocese of Founded in the 6th century as the diocese of Arras. On 29 November 1801 the dioceses of Boulogne and Saint-Omer were suppressed, and their territory added to that of Arras. On 23 November 1853 the name was changed to the diocese of Arras, Boulogne and Saint-Omer. Its bishops … Continue reading “Arras, Boulogne and Saint-Omer, France, diocese of”

Arras (in France), Council Of (Coneilium Attrebatense, from the Atrebati, who were the original inhabitants of that region), was held in the year 1025, chiefly upon the subject of the holy communion, against certain heretics who had come from Italy. Seventeen chapters were published. Landon, Manual of Councils, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Arras (in France), Council Of”

Arras (Atrebatum). Diocese comprising the Department of Pas-de-Calais in France. On the occasion of the Concordat, the three Dioceses of Arras, Saint-Omer, and Boulogne were united to make the one Diocese of Arras. It was a suffragan of Paris from 1802 to 1841, in which year Cambrai again became an archdiocese and Arras returned to … Continue reading “Arras”

Arrafa is the name of the female diviners of the ancient Arabians of the North Peninsula. They belonged to a distinct tribe, and held their office by hereditary succession; and they possessed the guardianship and right of service of various local temples. The male diviners were called Kahin. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Arrafa”

Arraes (or Arraiz), Amador a Portuguese theologian, bishop of Portalegre, was born in 1530. He studied philosophy and theology, gave his attention to preaching, and became chaplain, of king Sebastian. Philip II made him bishop of Portalegre. He performed the episcopal functions until 1596, when he resigned them and retired to the University of Coimbra. … Continue reading “Arraes (or Arraiz), Amador”

Arppana among the Buddhists, is one form of entire self-control, or samadhi, which is “like a man .who rises from his seat and walks steadily for the space of a whole day; as when it is received the mind continues in one even frame, undisturbed and unshaken.” To attain this calm self-possession, it is necessary … Continue reading “Arppana”

ARPOTYRITES A Christian sect in the primitive church, who celebrated the Eucharist with bread and cheese. The word is derived from “bread” and “cheese.” The Artotyrites admitted women, to the priesthood and episcopacy; and Epiphanius tells us that it was a common thing to see seven girls at once enter into their church robed in … Continue reading “ARPOTYRITES”