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Andorra Semi-independent republic in the Pyrenees between France and Spain; area, 191 square miles. Released from the Saracen yoke by Charlemagne and Louis the Pious, Andorra was ceded in the 11th century to the bishops of Urgel, who associated the French Counts of Foix in the government. The country is now under the joint suzerainty … Continue reading “Andorra”

Andochius (Or Andocius) saint and martyr, was a priest and disciple of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, and was sent by him to preach the Gospel to the Gauls. When in the country about Autun, he was denounced to the governor of the province as having been taken in the performance of his priestly functions at … Continue reading “Andochius (Or Andocius)”

Andlaw, Venerable William Martyred at York 4 July, 1597. He was born at Etton in Yorkshire of a well-known gentle family. At twenty-five he went abroad to take part in the Dutch war (see ARMADA, SPANISH), and called at Douay to interview Dr. Allen, whom he attempted to confute in argument. Next day he recognized … Continue reading “Andlaw, Venerable William”

Andlaw, Heinrich Bernhard, Freiherr von A famous Catholic statesman of the nineteenth century, b. 20 August, 1803, at Freiburg im Breisgau; d. 3 may, 1871. His chief sphere of activity was in Baden, but he took part in the general movement of German Catholicism. He was the younger son of Baron Konrad Karl, Frhr. Von … Continue reading “Andlaw, Heinrich Bernhard, Freiherr von”

Andlangur (the far-reaching), in Norse mythology, is the name of a heaven which is higher than the heaven of the Asas, and lies south of it. In to this heaven the deities will go at the end of the world. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andhrimner in Norse mythology, is the cook who prepares the boar in Walhalla for Einheriar. His cooking-vessel is called Eldhrimner, and is so large that all the gods can be plenteously supplied by it in one meal. The boar possesses the characteristic that every evening, after he has been devoured, he comes to life again … Continue reading “Andhrimner”

Andhatasmira in Hindu mythology, is one of the twenty-one subdivisions of the Nark, or hell of the Hindus. of which the dark god Jema is manager, who sees all the deeds of men through a glass. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andeux (Or Andiolus), St SEE ANDEOLUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Andeshan in Chaldeo-Persian religious worship, was the name of the first sacrificial high-priest, whom Nimrod appointed to the service of his fire-worship. It is said to have been he who, upon Nimrod’s command, threw Abraham into the fiery oven when the latter sought to convert the king from his idolatry to the true worship. But … Continue reading “Andeshan”

Anderton, Venerable Robert English priest and martyr, b. in the Isle of Wight about 1560; d. 25 April, 1586. He matriculated in Brasenose College, Oxford, in 1578. He afterwards went abroad, was converted, and then entered the college at Reims in 1580. It was there that he and Marsden began that companionship which was not … Continue reading “Anderton, Venerable Robert”