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Andala, Ruard a Dutch theologian, was born near Boolsward in Frisia, in 1665. He studied at Franecker, where he died as professor of theology, Sept. 12, 1727. He was a great adherent of the Cartesian svstem of philosophy. He wrote, Epist. Apolog. adversus Ulr. Huberun et II. Witzium in qua prazter alia Demonstratur Necessitas Ratibnis, … Continue reading “Andala, Ruard”

And Chaldee One of the most mooted points which have vexed scholars is the question as to the relation of the Peshito to the Sept. and Chaldee version. I. Relation to the Septuagint. A good deal has been written concerning this question, pro and con. To the former side belong Gesenius, Credner, Havernick, and Bleek; … Continue reading “And Chaldee”

Ancyra, The Seven Virgins Of are commemorated by the Armenian Church on June 20 as fellow martyrs with Theodotion, or Theodorus, of Salatia, the first bishop of Ancyra of whom we have any account (Neale, Eastern Church, introd. p. 800). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ancyra, Seven Martyrs of Ancyra, Seven Martyrs of, female victims of Diocletian’s persecution, 304. They were unmarried, about 70 years old, and notable for piety and good works. When the persecution was determined upon, Theotecnus, a magician, a philosopher and pervert from Christianity, was dispatched as governor to Galatia to root out Christianity. Among the … Continue reading “Ancyra, Seven Martyrs of”

Ancyra, Councils of Three councils were held in the former capital of Galatia (now Angora) in Asia Minor, during the fourth century. The first, an orthodox plenary synod, was held in 314, and its twenty-five disciplinary canons constitute one of the most important documents in the early history of the administration of the Sacrament of … Continue reading “Ancyra, Councils Of”

Ancyra The modern ANGORA, a titular see of Galatia in Asia Minor, suffragan of Laodicea. It was said to have been founded by Midas, was a chief place of the Gallic conquerors of Asia Minor (c. 277 B.C.), and in imperial times a centre of great commercial importance. It is also famous for the official … Continue reading “Ancyra”

Anculi And Anculae in Roman mythology, were the protecting deities of the slaves at Rome. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ancren Riwle (Regula Inclusarum) Thirteenth-century code of rules for anchoresses , sometimes called “The Nuns’ Rule.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Ancren Riwle Or REGULA INCLUSARUM. The name given to a thirteenth­century code of rules for the life of anchoresses, which is sometimes called “The Nuns’ Rule”. In Middle English the word ancren was used for … Continue reading “Ancren Riwle”

Ancona, Ciriaco d’ An Italian antiquary whose family name was Pizzicolli, born at Ancona about 1391; died about 1455 at Cremona. During voyages of commerce throughout the Orient he collected a great store of inscriptions, manuscripts, and other antiquities, returning in 1426 after having visited Rhodes, Beirut, Damascus, Cyrus, Mitylene, Thessalonica, and other places. He … Continue reading “Ancona, Ciriaco d’”

Ancona, Andrea Lilio Di an Italian painter, was born at Nella Marca, and flourished about 1595. In a chapel of the Chiesa Nuova, at Rome, he represented Michael Driving the Evil Spirits from Heaven. He also executed a fine fresco painting in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, representing Our Saviour Washing the Feet of … Continue reading “Ancona, Andrea Lilio Di”