Biblia

Anthony, George

Anthony, George a Protestant Episcopal clergyman, officiated in 1853 at Jamestown, R. I., serving St. Matthew’s Church, and continued so to do until the close of his life. He died in 1866. See Prot. His. Almanac, 1867, p. 101. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Anthony (3)

Anthony St., the patriarch of Coenobites, and virtual founder of monasticism, was born A.D. 251, at Coma, in Egypt. His parents left him large possessions, but the words of our Lord to the rich young Tuler so impressed his mind that he sold his possessions, gave the money to the poor, and retired into the … Continue reading “Anthony (3)”

Anthoniez, John

Anthoniez, John a native Wesleyan missionary, was born at Galle, Ceylon, Aug. 28, 1793. He was converted about the time of the commencement of the mission in Galle. His ministry was useful and zealous. He was a man of simplicity in his manners, yet powerful in his prayers and sermons. He died at Colombo, July … Continue reading “Anthoniez, John”

Anthon

Anthon HENRY, D.D., a clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was born in New York city, in March, 1795. His father, Dr. G. C. Anthon, though a German by birth, was an officer in the British army, and settled in New York at the close of the 18th century. Henry Anthon, the son, was the … Continue reading “Anthon”

Anthologion

Anthologion (), in Latin, Florilegium, a term used figuratively, like the classical word Anthology (, floral discourse), literally a garland of flowers, hence a collection of short sentences from celebrated authors. It is the technical name of one of the Church books in use among the Greeks. It contains principally the offices which are sung … Continue reading “Anthologion”