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Andreas Pozzo Also known as Puteus. Painter and architect. Born on 30 November 1642 in Trent, Italy; died on 31 August 1709 in Vienna, Austria. He studied painting in early youth, and entering the Society of Jesus as a lay-brother at twenty-four, devoting his life to the decoration chiefly of churches of the Society. His … Continue reading “Andreas Pozzo”

Andreas, or Andreai, Johann Valentin grandson of Jakob, was born at Herrenberg, Aug. 17, 1586. After completing his academic course at Tubingen, he traveled for some years as tutor. In 1614 he became deacon at Vaihingen, where he labored zealously six years as preacher and writer, directing his efforts mainly against formalism and mysticism. Himself … Continue reading “Andreas, or Andreai, Johann Valentin”

Andreas of Ratisbon (Or REGENSBURG.) Historian of the later fourteenth and earlier fifteenth century. All that is known concerning him is gathered from the scanty particulars given in his works. He was ordained priest at Eichstätt in 1405, and joined the Canons Regular of St. Augustine at Ratisbon in 1410, where he devoted himself to … Continue reading “Andreas of Ratisbon”

Andreas of Caesarea Bishop of that see in Cappadocia, assigned by Krumbacher to the first half of the sixth century, though he is yet variously placed by others from the fifth to the ninth century. His principal work is a commentary on the Apocalypse (P.G. CVI, 215-458, 1387-94), important as the first commentary on the … Continue reading “Andreas of Caesarea”

Andreas Hofer Patriot, born Saint Leonhard, Passeyrthale, Tyrol, 1767; executed at Mantua, Italy , 1810. He took part in the uprising of 1806 against the Bavarians who had acquired the Tyrol by the Treaty of Presburg, and won fame by defeating them at Sterzing. Later he assisted in defeating the French at Berg Isel. Relying … Continue reading “Andreas Hofer”

Andreas Cretensis (Andrew of Crete), so called because he was archbishop of that island. Born at Damascus about 635, he embraced the monastic state at Jerusalem, for which reason he is sometimes styled Hierosolymitanus. He was a vehement antagonist of the Monothelites, was ordained deacon at Constantinople, and shortly after was made archbishop of Crete, … Continue reading “Andreas Cretensis”

Andreas, Barbatus (so called from his long beard), a celebrated civil and canon lawyer of the 15th century, was born in Sicily, from which place he went to study at Bologna, where he attracted the admiration of every one. His memory is said to have been so retentive that he could remember everything that he … Continue reading “Andreas, Barbatus”

Andreas, Antonio a Spanish Minorite of the 14th century, was one of the most prominent pupils of Duns Scotus, whose method he also adopted. The skill with which he made the more difficult principles of Duns Scotus more simple and intelligible acquired of him, by his students, the surname of Doctor. Dulcifluus. He died about … Continue reading “Andreas, Antonio”

Andreani, Andrea a Mantuan painter and engraver, was born, according to Brulliot, in 1560; by others he is supposed to have been born in 1540. He is little known as a painter. The following are a few of his principal works: Pharaoh’s Host Destroyed in the Red Sea and. the Adoration of the Magi, after … Continue reading “Andreani, Andrea”

Andrea Santoro Profile Priest of the vicariate of Rome. Missionary to Turkey in the Fidei Donum program. Murdered in church, reportedly as an anti-Christian attack. Preliminary work is underway on his Cause for Canonization has been introduced, and an examination into his possible martyrdom. Born 7 September 1945 in Priverno, Latina, Italy Died shot from … Continue reading “Andrea Santoro”