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Andronicus ST. the companion of Sts. Probus and Taracus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus, Saints Martyrs of the Diocletian persecution (about 304). The “Martyrologium Hieronymian.” contains the names of these three martyrs on four different days (the four days 8-11 October evidently signify no more than the date on a single day), with the topographical identification: “In Tarso Cilicie”, on 27 Sept. (ed. De Rossi-Duchesne, … Continue reading “Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus, Saints”

Andronicus, Camaterus a relative of the emperor Manuel Comnenus, and governor of Constantinople, who, about 1150, wrote a book against the Latins, in the form of dialogue between the emperor Manuel and a Roman cardinal, concerning the procession of the Holy Spirit. Beccus, or Veccus, the Romanizing patriarch of Constantinople, replied to this work. Andronicus … Continue reading “Andronicus, Camaterus”

Andronicus (emperor) the elder, emperor of Constantinople, was the son of the emperor Michael, and began to reign in 1283. He disapproved of all that his father had done in the case of the union, and recalled the orthodox clergy who had been ejected on account of their opposition to that act. On account of … Continue reading “Andronicus (emperor)”

ANDRONICUS A Jewish Christian, and fellow-prisoner of Paul, 1Ch 16:7 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Andronicus (, a Greek name) Saluted by St. Paul in Rom 16:7, his name being coupled with that of Junias or Junia.* [Note: It is impossible, as this name occurs in the accus, case, to determine whether it … Continue reading “Andronicus”

Andronicians followers of a certain Andronicus, who taught the errors of Severus. They believed the upper part of the woman to be the creation of God, and the lower part the work of the devil. Epiph. Haeres. 45; Landon, Eccl. Dictionary, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ANDRONA A term used for that part in churches which was destined for the men. Anciently it was the custom for the men and women to have separate apartments in places of worship, where they performed their devotions asunder, which method is still religiously observed in the Greek church. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Androna (from , … Continue reading “Androna”

Andromeda in Greek mythology. Cepheus, the son of the Ethiopian king Belus, was married to Cassiopeia, who was so proud of her beauty that she maintained her pre-eminence over the Nereids. The latter complained of their case to Neptune. The angry god showed himself above the waves of the sea, overflooded Ethiopia, and sent a … Continue reading “Andromeda”

Androgynes in Greek mythology, were men-women with four arms, four feet, two heads, and a union of male and female functions. They were very courageous, and even attempted to besiege Jupiter on Olympus. Their fleetness caused him not a little trouble. Jupiter, not desirous of crushing them, as the Giants, separated the male from the … Continue reading “Androgynes”

Androgeos in Greek mythology, was the son of Minos and of Pasiphae, whose death was the cause of the tribute of the seven maidens and young men which the Athenians were obliged to render to the Minotaur (q.v.) Androgeos was so proficient in all gymnastic exercises: that he won all the prizes at the festival … Continue reading “Androgeos”