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Sylvia, bp. of Jerusalem Sylvia [See Gordianus (7).] Fuente: Wace’s Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature

Sylvestrines A minor monastic order or, strictly speaking, congregation following in general the Rule of St. Benedict but distinct from the Black monks and not forming a part of the confederation of Benedictine congregations. The Sylvestrines were founded by St. Sylvester Gozzolini on Monte Fano near Fabriano in 1231. The Rule of St. Benedict was … Continue reading “Sylvestrines”

Sylvestrians is the name of an order of monks founded by Sylvester Gozzoloni, who was born in 1170 (or 1177) at Osimo, in the Papal States. He was educated at Padua and Bologna, and received a canonry at Osimo, which he renounced about 1217, in order to devote himself in solitude to a contemplative life … Continue reading “Sylvestrians”

Sylvester Rosecrans Born on 5 February 1827 in Homer, Ohio; died on 21 October 1878 in Columbus, Ohio. Brother of William Starke Rosecrans . Convert to Catholicism. First Bishop of Columbus, Ohio on 3 March 1868. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sylvester, Order of Saint The Order of Saint Sylvester is neither monastic nor military but a purely honorary title created by Gregory XVI, 31 Oct., 1841. The idea of placing this title, borrowed from the Middle Ages, under the patronage of a pope of the fourth century is explained by the existence of a fabulous … Continue reading “Sylvester, Order of Saint”

Sylvester IV Antipope (1105-1111). He was elected in opposition to Pope Paschal II by the imperialistic party who supported Henry IV’s claim to the right of investiture. The election took place during the Truce of God when the pope’s followers were unarmed, but on the following day when Paschal advanced on the city Maginulf fled … Continue reading “Sylvester IV”

Sylvester III, antipope Antipope (1045-1046). He was Bishop of Sabina, and the Roman faction which had expelled Pope Benedict IX, elected him in opposition to the lawful pope after John had given them a large sum of money. Pope Benedict descended on Rome with a body of troops and expelled the antipope who returned to … Continue reading “Sylvester III, antipope”

Sylvester III antipope, was born in Rome, May 1,1044; and while known as John, bishop of Sabina, he was set on the pontifical throne through the influence of the consul Ptolemaeus, in place of the juvenile Benedict IX, who had been expelled for his vices. Sylvester reigned but three months, when the counts of Frascati … Continue reading “Sylvester III”

Sylvester II Reigned 999-1003; also called Gerbert. Born at or near Aurillac, Auvergne, France, about 940-950, of humble parents; died at Rome, 12 May, 1003. Gerbert entered the service of the Church and received his first training in the Monastery of Aurillac. He was then taken by a Spanish count to Spain, where he studied … Continue reading “Sylvester II”

Sylvester I, Pope Saint Date of birth unknown; d. 31 December, 335. According to the “Liber pontificalis” (ed. Duchesne, I, 170) he was the son of a Roman named Rufinus; the legendary “Vita beati Sylvestri” calls his mother Justa. After the death of Miltiades (Melchiades), Sylvester was made Bishop of Rome and occupied this position … Continue reading “Sylvester I, Pope Saint”