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Andrew, Of Neufchatel was a theologian who lived in the 14th century, and whom Cave, Dupin, and others believed to be an Englishman and a Dominican; but it is more probable that he was a Franciscan and a native of Neufchatel, near Toul. He wrote, A Commentary on the Sentences of Aquinas (Paris, 1514). Fuente: … Continue reading “Andrew, Of Neufchatel”

Andrew of Lonjumeau Dominican missionary and papal ambassador, born in the diocese of Paris; died c. 1253. He first appears in the company of missionaries sent to the East by Blessed Jordan of Saxony in 1228. On this journey he gained great proficiency in several Oriental languages. When Baldwin II gave over the Crown of … Continue reading “Andrew of Lonjumeau”

Andrew of Crete, Saint (c.650-c.740) Confessor , Archbishop of Gortyna, Crete, hymnographer, born Damascus , Syria. He was the author of many scriptural discourses, but is principally interesting as the inventor of the “Greek Canon,” a form of hymnology previously unknown. Feast , 17 October . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Andrew of Crete, Saint (Sometimes … Continue reading “Andrew of Crete, Saint”

Andrew of Crete SEE ANDREAS CRETENSIS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andrew, James Osgood, D.D. a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Wilkes County, Ga., May 3, 1794. His father, the Rev. John Andrew, was one of the early itinerant Methodist preachers. His mother’s maiden name was Crosby. She was possessed of a strong intellect, fine taste, and deep piety elements that … Continue reading “Andrew, James Osgood, D.D.”

Andrew Gordon Benedictine monk, professor of natural philosophy at University of Erfurt, born Cofforach, Scotland, 1712; died Erfurt, Germany, 1751. He invented the electrical whirl (an early electrostatic reaction motor), and the electric chimes, an early instance of the application of “electric convection.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Andrew Dotti, Blessed (1256-1315) Born and died Borgo San Sepolcro, Italy . Of noble parentage, he entered the Servite Order , 1278, was ordained to the priesthood, and occupied various positions of honor in the order. His zeal manifested itself principally in preaching and penance, visions were vouchsafed to him, and he worked many duly … Continue reading “Andrew Dotti, Blessed”

Andrew Corsini, Saint (1302-1373) Confessor, Bishop of Fiesole, apostle of Florence, born Florence; died Fiesole. Repenting his dissolute youth, he joined the Carmelite Order . He was consecrated Bishop of Fiesole, 1360, and was sought everywhere as a peacemaker; at Bologna he made peace between the nobility and the people. Miracles multiplied at his death. … Continue reading “Andrew Corsini, Saint”

Andrew Bobola, Saint Jesuit martyr , born Sandomir, Poland , 1590; died Janow, 1657. He was superior at Bobruisk, where he distinguished himself during the plague. His success in converting schismatics, in the Lithuanian mission, led to his torture and martyrdom by the Cossacks. Feast , Russia, Galicia, and Posnania, 16 May ; in Poland … Continue reading “Andrew Bobola, Saint”

Andrew Bishop Of Samosata and the friend of Theodoret, flourished about A.D. 431, and wrote, at the command of John of Antioch, two pieces in refutation of the celebrated anathemas of St. Cyril, and eight Letters, given by Lupus. See Cave, Historia Literaria, 1, 419. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature