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Symeon ( Simeon) Called Niger Symeon is mentioned second in the list of prophets and teachers at Antioch (Act 13:1). His sobriquet of Niger has led some to suppose that he was African by descent and, if so, may have been one of those men of Cyprus and Cyrene by whom the Gentile Church at … Continue reading “Symeon ( Simeon) Called Niger”

Symeon See Peter. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Symeon SYMEON.See Simeon, No. 2. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels Symeon SYMEON (cf. Simeon, ad init.).1. An ancestor of Jesus (Luk 3:30). 2. A prophet and teacher at Antioch (Act 13:1). 3. Act 15:14 = Simon Peter (see Peter). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of … Continue reading “Symeon”

Syme, Andrew, D.D an Episcopal minister, was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in September 1764. He went to Petersburg, Virginia, before 1800, and remained till his death, October 26, 1845, being at the time: the oldest citizen in the town; and the oldest clergyman in the state. See Sturgh, Amer. Biog. Notes, page 386. (J.C.S.) Fuente: … Continue reading “Syme, Andrew, D.D”

Syme in Greek mythology, was a nymph, daughter of Ialymus and Dotis. She was beloved of the sea god Glaucus, who carried her off to an island near Rhodes, on the coast of Caria, which received its name from her (Athenaeus, 7:296). By Neptune she bore Chtholnius, who colonized the island from Lindus. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Syme”

Symbolum (), a Greek term for (1) the holy eucharist; (2) a creed; (3) a bell. SEE SYMBOL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

symbols of the sacraments Collectively, the seven-branched candlestick of the Jewish Temple. Separately Baptism : a flowing fountain Confirmation: a descending dove, emblematic of the Holy Ghost Holy Eucharist : a chalice and Sacred Host; grapes and wheat Penance : the Keys of Peter Extreme Unction : vessel inscribed O I (Oleum Infirmorum: Oil of … Continue reading “symbols of the sacraments”

symbols of the evangelists The Evangelists are symbolized in art by emblematic figures, usually winged: a human head, a lion, an ox, and an eagle . These are described in the vision of Ezechiel in his prophecy, and in that of Saint John in his Apocalypse . The human head indicates Saint Matthew, because he … Continue reading “symbols of the evangelists”

symbols of the Eucharist Ears of wheat and clusters of grapes are often used as ornaments on altars and vestments. They are emblems of the Blessed Sacrament , the Body and Blood of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. A chalice , often surmounted by a Host, is another symbol of the Eucharist … Continue reading “symbols of the Eucharist”

symbols, Eucharistic Ears of wheat and clusters of grapes are often used as ornaments on altars and vestments. They are emblems of the Blessed Sacrament , the Body and Blood of Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. A chalice , often surmounted by a Host, is another symbol of the Eucharist . Fuente: … Continue reading “symbols, Eucharistic”

Symbols and Similitudes General and unclassified: – Trees of life and knowledge Gen 2:9; Gen 2:17; Gen 3:3; Gen 3:24; Rev 22:2 – Rainbow Gen 9:12-13 – Circumcision, of the covenant of Abraham Gen 17:11; Rom 4:11 – Passover, of the sparing of the firstborn, and of the atonement made by Christ Exo 12:3-28; 1Co … Continue reading “Symbols and Similitudes”