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Archangiolo Della Presentazione was a monk of the Order of Barefooted Carmelites, and reader in theology in Italy, who flourished about the middle of the last century, published The Thirteen Books of the Confessions of St. Augustine of Hippo (Florence, 1757, fol.), illustrated with various commentaries, etc. also wrote a Life of St. Monica (Sienna, … Continue reading “Archangiolo Della Presentazione”

Archangels are represented as the seven principal angels or rulers of the heavenly choir. Scripture gives us the names of four-viz., Michael, Gabriel, Raphael arid Uriel; tradition supplies-the other three-viz., Chamuel, Jophiel, and Zadkiel. Michael is represented as the guardian and protector of the Jewish Church; and, when the synagogue gave place to the Church … Continue reading “Archangels”

Archangelo of Borgo Novo (Or Archangelus De Burgonovo) an Italian ‘theologian of the Order of Minorites who lived in the last half of the 16th century, applied himself to scholastic philosophy, and studied Hebrew and the Talmud. He wrote, Trattato ossia Dichiarazione della Virti e Dignita del Nome di Gesiu (Ferrara, 1557) :-Apologia pro Defensione … Continue reading “Archangelo of Borgo Novo (Or Archangelus De Burgonovo)”

Archangel, Michael the (Herew: who is like God?) Archangel , one of the three angels mentioned by name in Holy Scripture (Daniel 10 and 12; Jude; Apocalypse 12). In this last text, the sin of the bad angels is pictured as an uprising against God, in which the faithful angels , with Michael at their … Continue reading “Archangel, Michael the”

Archangel, Gabriel the (Hebrew: hero of God) One of the seven angels who “stand before God.” Mention of him occurs four times in the Bible; he foretold the destruction of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great and its division among his generals after his death (Daniel 8), interpreted to Daniel the Messianic visions (Daniel … Continue reading “Archangel, Gabriel the”

ARCHANGEL This world is only twice used in the Bible, 1Th 4:16 Jud 1:9 . In this last passage it is applied to Michael, who, in Dan 10:13,21 12:1, is described as having a special charge of the Jewish nation, and in Jer 12:7-9 as the leader of an angelic army. So exalted are the … Continue reading “Archangel”

Archange De Valognes was a Capuchin of Normandy in the 17th century, who exercised, in the island of Jersey, the functions of apostolic missionary. He wrote a book entitled Le Directeur Fidele (Rouen, 1645, 6 vols. 8vo). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Archange De Rouen a French theologian of the Order of St. Francis, lived near the close of the 17th century. He wrote, among other works, Abrege de la Vie de St. Vincent (Paris, 1687):–Paroles du Nouveau Testament pour Eclairer les Gens du Monde sur lnmportance du Salut (ibid. 1691)’:-La Vie de Ste. Elisabeth, Fille du … Continue reading “Archange De Rouen”

Archange de Lyon A preacher of the Capuchin order whose name was Michael Desgranges, b. at Lyons, 2 March, 1736; d. at Lyons, 13 October, 1822. He joined the Capuchins 4 March, 1751, and held the post of lector in theology about the end of the eighteenth century. In 1789, having preached against the States … Continue reading “Archange De Lyon”

Archaism A revival of archaic style as a result of dissatisfaction with a manner previously considered perfect. — L.V. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy