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Apollinaris or Apollinarius, Claudius bishop of Hieropolis in Phrygia, in the second century an apologist (q.v.) of Christianity, and an opponent of Montanism (q.v.). He was well acquainted with the classic literature of the Greeks, and a prolific writer; but his works, which are mentioned by Eusebius and Photius, are lost; only two fragments of … Continue reading “Apollinaris or Apollinarius, Claudius”

Apollinaris or Apollinarius bishop of Laodicea, the son of Apollinaris the elder, who taught first at Berytus, in Phoenicia, and afterward at Laodicea, where he became a presbyter and married. Both father and son were on terms of intimacy with Epiphanius and Libanius, the Sophists. The bishop of Laodicea, Theodotus, having warned them to renounce … Continue reading “Apollinaris or Apollinarius”

Apollinaris Claudius, Saint (2nd century ) Bishop of Hierapolis, Phrygia. He wrote against heretics. His eloquent “Apologia” (c.177 ) for Christians was addressed to Marcus Aurelius. Feast , 8 January . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Apollinaris Claudius, Saint A Christian apologist, Bishop of Hierapolis in Phrygia in the second century. He became famous for his … Continue reading “Apollinaris Claudius, Saint”

Apollinaris (the Elder) A Christian grammarian of the fourth century, first at Berytus in Phoenicia, then at Laodicea in Syria. He became a priest, and was among the stanchest upholders of the Council of Nicæa (325) and of St. Athanasius. When Julian the Apostate forbade Christian professors to lecture or comment on the poets or … Continue reading “Apollinaris (the Elder)”

Apollinaris One of the first great martyrs of the church. He was made Bishop of Ravenna by St. Peter himself. The miracles he wrought there soon attracted official attention, for they and his preaching won many converts to the Faith, while at the same time bringing upon him the fury of the idolaters, who beat … Continue reading “Apollinaris”

APOLLINARIANS Were ancient heretics, who denied the proper humanity of Christ, and maintained that the body which he assumed was endowed with a sensitive and not a rational soul: but that the divine nature supplied the place of the intellectual principle in man. This sect derived its name from Apollinaris, bishop of Laodicea. Their doctrine … Continue reading “Apollinarians”

Apollinarianism heresy begun by Apollinaris the Younger, Bishop of Laodicea, c.376, teaching that Christ had a human sensitive soul, but had no human rational mind, the place of which was taken by Divine Logos. It was condemned by Roman Councils, 377 and 381, and the Council of Constantinople, 381. The sect perished about 416, some … Continue reading “Apollinarianism”

Apolinaris, or Apolinarius Claudius Apolinaris, or Apolinarius Claudius. : so spelt in the most ancient Gk. MSS.; Latin writers generally use the form Apollinaris), bp. of Hierapolis, in Phrygia A.D. 171 and onwards (Eus. Chron.); one of the most active and esteemed Christian writers of the day, he is praised by Photius for his style … Continue reading “Apolinaris, or Apolinarius Claudius”

Apodosis (Greek apo, back; didomi, give) The last day on which prayers in commemoration of a feast are said in the Greek Church. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Apodosis (Gr. apodosis, a giving back) A usage of the Greek Church corresponding somewhat to the octave of a feast in the Latin Church. For several days after … Continue reading “Apodosis”

Apodipnon () is one of the ecclesiastical hours in the Greek Church, corresponding with compline in the West. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature