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Andries Johann Baptist a Roman Catholic theologian of Germany, was born Dec, 8, 1836, at Rosskirch. In 1865 he received holy orders, and died Nov. 2, 1872, at Kettenberg, in Hanover. He published, Alphonsi Salmeronis Doctrina de Jurisdictionis Episcopalis. origine ac Ratione. Ex variis ejusdent commentariis conscriptam… apto ordine disposuit notisque illustravit (Mayence, 1871): Cathedra … Continue reading “Andries Johann Baptist”

Andria, Diocese Comprises three towns in the Province of Bari and one in the Province of Potenza, Archdiocese of Trani, Italy. Information as to the Christian origin of Andria is impossible to find. Tradition assigns to it an Englishman, St. Richard, as bishop, chosen by Pope Gelasius I, about 492. The Bishopric dates very probably … Continue reading “Andria, Diocese”

Andrezel, Barthelemy Philibert Picon Di a French priest, was born at Salins in 1757. He participated in the highest assemblies of the clergy held in 1782 and 1786, and was titular of the wealthy abbey of St. Jacut in Brittany. He emigrated to England, but returned to France under the Consulate, and assisted in editing … Continue reading “Andrezel, Barthelemy Philibert Picon Di”

Andrews, Wyatt a Methodist Episcopal minister, of whose life or sphere of labor no record is accessible further than that he was full of faith and Christian zeal. He died in 1791. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1791, p. 40. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andrews, William Williams an English Methodist preacher, was converted when young under a sermon by W. Hopper. He joined the Bible Christians, and became a local preacher; went to America to avoid entering the ministry, but the call to do so pursued him. He returned to England, went to the Shebbear Institution, was accepted for … Continue reading “Andrews, William Williams”

Andrews, William Eusebius Editor, author; born Norwich, England , 1773; died London , England , 1837. In 1799 he became editor of the “Norfolk Chronicle,” and in 1813 went to London to advance Catholicism by means of the press. His many Catholic periodicals all failed after brief periods, generally for lack of funds. “The Truth … Continue reading “Andrews, William Eusebius”

Andrews, William (1) a missionary of the Church of England, came to preach to the Mohawk Indians in New York as a successor to the Rev. Thoroughgood Moore. At a meeting of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs held in Albany, he was greeted by the sachems with great respect; but his mission proving unsuccessful, he … Continue reading “Andrews, William (4)”

Andrews, Wells A.M. a Presbyterian minister, was born at Hartland, Conn., Nov. 21, 1787. In 1807 he was converted, and decided to study for the ministry. He entered Jefferson College, .Pa., where he graduated with the honors of his class in 1812. In 1814 he entered Princeton Theological Seminary, N. J.; in 1816. was ordained … Continue reading “Andrews, Wells A.M.”

Andrews, Thomas J a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Berwick, Me., Feb. 12, 1826. He experienced a change of heart at the age of fourteen; received license to exhort in 1848; studied at Concord Biblical Institute; and in 1852 joined the New Hampshire Conference. He labored with zeal and fidelity until accidentally killed, Aug. … Continue reading “Andrews, Thomas J”

Andrews, Thomas a Presbyterian minister, was born in Ashland County, O., April 10, 1835. He graduated at Jefferson College in the class of 1856, and entered the United Presbyterian Seminary in Allegheny at the opening of its next session. He was licensed as a minister in 1859, and received a call from the united congregations … Continue reading “Andrews, Thomas”