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Ardo was a monk of the Abbey of Ariane, in the diocese of Montpellier. He was originally called Smaragdus, and was one of the first disciples of St. Benedict of Ariane, whose Life he wrote. Many other works go under the name of Smaragdus; but there is a great controversy among the learned whether they … Continue reading “Ardo”

Ardites, The Ard’ites, The. The descendants of Ard or Addar, the grandson of Benjamin. Num 26:40. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Ardites ARDITES.Num 26:40. See Ard. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Ardites ardts: Patronymic of ARD. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Ardite (Num 26:40). SEE ARD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ardingelli, Nicola an Italian cardinal, was a native of Florence.: After having been associated with cardinal Fanese (elected pope afterwards under the name of Paul’ III), he became secretary of cardinal Alexander Farnese, nephew of the pontiff. Paul III charged him with the reconciliation of Charles V with Francis I. He accompanied cardinal Alexander into … Continue reading “Ardingelli, Nicola”

Ardilliers, Notre Dame des (Lat. argilla, Fr. argile, colloquial ardille, clay). A statue, fountain, and Church of Our Lady at Saumur, France. In ancient times the fountain was often the scene of pagan sacrifices. A monastery founded by Charlemagne at Saumur was destroyed by the Normans and the one surviving monk retired to a cave … Continue reading “Ardilliers, Notre Dame des”

Ardigo, Roberto (1828-1920) Was the leader in the Italian positivistic movement in philosophy. He was born in Padua and educated as a Catholic priest, but he became interested in the views of Comte, abandoned the ministry and became a professor at the Univ. of Padua. His emphasis on psychology differentiates his thought from Comtism. Chief … Continue reading “Ardigo, Roberto”

Ardia a goddess, said by Pliny to have had a temple adorned with fine paintings, under tie name of Juno Ardia, and an altar under that of Lucinc. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Arderne, James an English divine, dean of Chester, was a native of Cheshire, and was educated in Christ’s College, Cambridge. In 1673 he became a fellow- ‘ommoner of Brasenose College, Oxford.. He held the living of St. Botolph, Aldgate, London, from 1666 to 1682, when king Charles II bestowed upon him the deanery of Chester. … Continue reading “Arderne, James”

ardente, chapelle (French: burning chapel ; from the candles surrounding the catafalque ) Chapel or room in which the corpse of a sovereign or dignitary lies in state pending the funeral. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary