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Argimir, St., of Cabra in Andalusia, was martyred by the Saracens June 28, 856, for abusing the false prophet Mohammed. See Baillet, June 28. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

argia (Greek: inactivity) In ecclesiastical language, abstention from: servile work on Sundays and Holy Days; recitation of the canonical hours by monks on certain days; some repasts (suppressed by the exceptional severity of certain fasts); ecclesiastical functions (in the case of unworthy clerics). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Argentre, Charles Du Plessis D bishop of Tulle, was born in the Castle du Plessis, near Vitre, May 16, 1673, and died Oct. 27, 1740. In 1699 he was appointed by Louis XIV to the abbey of St. Croix de Guingamp, and in 1700 he became a doctor of the Sorbonne. In 1705 he attended … Continue reading “Argentre, Charles Du Plessis D”

Argentine Confederation a confederation of states in South America, consisting in 1865, when Buenos Ayres, which had seceded in 1854, had been reunited with it, of 14 provinces, with a population of about 1,171,800. It constituted itself an independent state in 1816. The population, partly Europeans, partly Africans, partly Indians, partly of mixed descent, belong … Continue reading “Argentine Confederation”

Argentina Republic occupying the southeastern portion of South America; area, 1,153,119 square miles. Christianity was introduced by the Spanish explorers in the 16th century, and today Catholicism is the established religion, required for the presidency, though freedom of worship is granted by the constitution to all others. Ecclesiastical appointments are subject to the approval of … Continue reading “Argentina”

Argenteus, Codex (silver manuscript), a MS. of part of the N. T, so called from the silver letters in which it is written. This codex is preserved in the University of Upsal, and is a copy from the Gothic version of Ulphilas, which was made in the fourth century. It is of a quarto size, … Continue reading “Argenteus, Codex”

Argenteuil, France Town, Seine-et-Oise, France , near Paris . The original monastic foundation was a changed into a nunnery by Charlemagne, and the repentant Heloise, beloved of Abelard , was for a time abbess . The parish church contains the relic a known as the Holy Coat, the seamless garment of Christ, an object of … Continue reading “Argenteuil, France”

Argentan, Louis Francois D a French theologian of the Capuchin Order, lived in the last half of the 17th century, and wrote, Les Exercices du Chrhtien Intrieiur (Paris, 1662):– Conferences sur les Grandeurs de Dieu (Rouen, 1675). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Argenson, Pierre de Voyer, Viscount d’ (1626 -1710 ) Fifth Governor-General of Canada . Of an old Touraine family he was educated for the Church, tonsured in 1636 , but entered the army, taking an important part in the sieges of Portolongone, La Bassee, Ypres, and Bordeaux, and the battle of Lens. As councillor of … Continue reading “Argenson, Pierre de Voyer, Viscount d’”

Argenson, Pierre de Voyer d’ Called the vicomte d’Argenson, chevalier, vicomte de Mouzé, seigneur de Chastres, was the fifth Governor-General of Canada (1657-61), b. 1626; d. 1710. He belonged to an ancient family of Touraine which has produced many distinguished statesmen; among others Marc Rene, Marquis d’Argenson, Louis XIV’s famous lieutenant of police. Pierre de … Continue reading “Argenson, Pierre de Voyer d’”