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Annoni, Hieronymus a Reformed theologian of Switzerland, was born Sept. 12, 1697, at Basle, where he prepared himself for the ministry. In 1739 he was called as pastor to Wallenburg, where he died, Oct. 10, 1770. He was one of the prominent preachers of the Gospel in his day, and the author of many hymns, … Continue reading “Annoni, Hieronymus”

Annona in Roman mythology, is the blessed goddess of the yearly harvest. She was prayed to for rich gifts of the field and cheap prices of food, and was represented as a female, her right shoulder bare, otherwise dressed. In her right hand she carried an ear of corn, in the left a cornucopia. Fuente: … Continue reading “Annona”

Anno, Saint (Or HANNO). Archbishop of Cologne in 1055. When very young he entered the ecclesiastical state, under the guidance of his uncle, a canon of Bamberg. He hadformerly adopted the profession of arms. His attainments both in sacredand profane learning, as well as his unusual virtue, attracted the attention of the Emperor Henry III … Continue reading “Anno, Saint”

Anno or Hanno (St.), archbishop of Cologne in the 11th century. Belonging to the Suabian family of Sonneberg, he was at first devoted to a miilitary life; but, after a short career of arms, he entered the church. The emperor Henry III, the B’ack, appointed him to the see of Cologne upon the death of … Continue reading “Anno or Hanno”

anniversary (Latin: anniversarius, returning with the year) A day celebrated yearly as it returns. The anniversary of the consecration of a bishop is celebrated in each diocese by a special Mass in the liturgy for this feast . The anniversary of the consecration (or dedication) of a church is celebrated by a special Mass and … Continue reading “Anniversary”

Annius of Viterbo (Giovanni Nanni). Archeologist and historian, born at Viterbo about 1432; died 13 November, 1502. He entered the Dominican Order early in life and won fame as a preacher and writer. He was highly esteemed by Sixtus IV and Alexander VI; the latter made him Master of the Sacred Palace. He was skilled … Continue reading “Annius of Viterbo”

Annius, Giovanni was born at Viterbo July 7, 1432. Having entered the order of Dominicans, he became a proficient in the Latin, Greek, and Oriental languages, and in theology. He published two works, entitled, 1. Tractatus de Imperio Turcarum; and 2. De Futuris Christianorum triumphi, etc. (Genoa, 1480, 4to), in which he endeavors to show … Continue reading “Annius, Giovanni”

Annis ANNIS.The eponym of a family that returned with Zerubbabel (1Es 5:16). Omitted in Ezr. and Neh. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Annis anis (the King James Version Ananias; the Revised Version, margin Annias, , Annes Codex Vaticanus, , Annias Codex Alexandrinus): The name of a family in the list of the returning exiles … Continue reading “Annis”

Anninga in Greenland mythology, is the personified moon, the brother of Malina (sun). Like most of the deities of the Greelnlanders, these gods were once men. Anninga loved his beautiful sister, and in order to draw near to her unknown, he extinguished all the lights at a festival and looked for Malina. The latter, in … Continue reading “Anninga”

Annihilationists a name given to the holders of the theory that the wicked will not be kept in eternal misery, but will suffer a total extinction of being. SEE ANNIHILATION. 1. There are only a few traces of this doctrine in early church history. Some are disposed to find the first hint of it in … Continue reading “Annihilationists”