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Arm (physical) used in the plural, in Luk 2:28, originally denoted “the curve, or the inner angle, of the arm.” The word is derived from a term signifying “to bend, to curve;” the Eng. “angle” is connected. Note: Enankalizomai (en, “in,” and a verb akin to No. 1), “to take into the arms, to embrace,” … Continue reading “Arm (physical)”

A.R.M. = Alma Redemptoris Mater (Loving Mother of the Redeemer) Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Arm (usually , zero-‘d, ) is frequently used in Scripture in a metaphorical sense to denote power. Hence, to ” break the arm” is to diminish or to destroy the power (Psa 10:15; Eze 30:21; Jer 48:25). It is also employed … Continue reading “Arm”

Arlotti, Luigi an Italian poet and theologian, lived in the first half of the 16th century. He was attached as canon to. the Cathedral of Reggio, and became vicar- general at Ferrira, and later the auditor of cardinal Alexander of Este. The poems of Arlotti have been printed in Scajoli, Parnaso de’ Poeti Ingegni, and … Continue reading “Arlotti, Luigi”

Arlington, Virginia, diocese of Comprises the counties of Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, King George, Lancaster, Loudoun, Madison, Northumberland, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Richmond, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren, and Westmoreland. Founded on 28 May 1974 . Suffragen of the archdiocese of Baltimore . See also Catholic-Hiearchy.Org diocese of Arlington Arlington Catholic Herald patron … Continue reading “Arlington, Virginia, diocese of”

Arles, The Synods of The first Council of Arles was held in 314, for the purpose of putting an end to the Donatist controversy. It confirmed the findings of the Council of Rome (313), i.e. it recognized the validity of the election of Caecilian of Carthage, and confirmed the excommunication of Donatus of Casae Nigrae. … Continue reading “Arles, The Synods of”

Arles, Genesius of, Saint Genesius of Arles, martyr (303 or 308). He was a notary, who suffered under Maximianus. Patron of notaries, invoked against chilblains and scurf. Feast , 25 August . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Arles, Councils of (Concilium Arelatense). Aries (Arelate) is an ancient archiepiscopal see in Lower Provence, on the left of the Rhone, seven leagues from its mouth, about one hundred and eighty-six leagues from Paris. It is said to derive its’ name from ara data, a high altar raised here in pagan times. Several councils were … Continue reading “Arles, Councils of”

Arles, Caesarius of, Saint Archbishop of Arles, born Chalons, Burgundy, 470 ; died Arles, France , 543 . He became Bishop of Arles in 502 and for 40 years was the foremost bishop of Gaul . Twice accused of treason by the barbarian conquerors of his episcopal city, he was finally exculpated by the Ostrogothic … Continue reading “Arles, Caesarius of, Saint”

Arleri, Pietro an Italian architect, was born at Bologna in 1333. His family were of German origin (named Arler). In 1356 he was employed in the construction of the Cathedral of St.Vita at Prague, commenced in 1343 under the direction of Matthias of Arras. Arleri continued this work until 1386. He also constructed the Church … Continue reading “Arleri, Pietro”

Arlegui, Fray Jos A Spaniard from Biscay, first attached to the Franciscan province of Cantabria, then transferred to Zacatecas in Mexico. He wrote a number of works and treatises on theological subjects, some of value to the student of Indian ethnology. His most important work was the “Cronica de Zacatecas”, which was published in 1737. … Continue reading “Arlegui, Fray José”