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Amphithfura (Gr. folding-doors), a name given by Chrysostom and Evagrius to the veils or hangings which in the ancient Christian ciqurches divided the chancel from the rest of the church. They received this name from their opening in the middle like folding doors. They were used partly to hide the altar part of the, church … Continue reading “Amphithfura”

Amphitheatre a round or oval theatre, with tiers of seats, used chiefly by the Romans to exhibit the combats of gladiators or wild beasts. It was at least partially covered with awning. The general taste of that people for these amusements is proverbial, and they appear to have constructed amphitheatres at all their principal settlements. … Continue reading “Amphitheatre”

Amphitheater, Flavian Known also as the Flavian Amphitheater, commenced A.D. 72 by Vespasian, dedicated by Titus (80 ). The structure consists of four stories, each exhibiting a different order of architecture. Its form is that of an ellipse, 620 feet long, 525 wide, and 157 high. The arena was of wood covered with sand. There … Continue reading “Amphitheater, Flavian”

amphitheater (Greek: amphitheatron, a double theater) A building where the scene of performance is entirely surrounded by seats for spectators, similar to the bowls and stadiums of today. That of Pompeii was built 80 B.C. , the Roman Coliseum, A.D. 80. Remains of other Roman amphitheaters are at Verona, Capua, Pozzuoli and Pola, Italy ; … Continue reading “amphitheater”

Amphirrhoie one of the nymphs of the ocean. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

AMPHIPOLIS A city of Macedonia, situated not far from the mouth of the river Strymon, which flowed “around the city,” and thus occasioned its name. The village which now stands upon the site of the ancient city is called Empoli of Yamboli, a corruption of Amphipolis. It was visited by Paul and Silas, Mal 17:1 … Continue reading “Amphipolis”

Amphion, St bishop of Epiphania, in Cilicia, who confessed the faith during the persecution of Maximin Daza. He was afterwards present at the councils of Ancyra, A.D. 314, and Neocaesarea, held about the same time; and for a time occupied the see of Nicomedia, in the place of the Arian Eusebius; but he afterwards returned … Continue reading “Amphion, St”

Amphimedon one of the Centaurs. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Amphilochius, St bishop of Iconium, was born in Cappadocia, and studied for the bar; but, after discharging for some time the office of advocate and judge, he retired into a solitude, where he led a self-denying life. In 374 he was consecrated bishop of Iconium, the metropolitan see of Lycaonia. He attended the second ecumenical … Continue reading “Amphilochius, St”

Amphilochius of Sida (Or Side, located in Pamphylia.) A bishop of the first half of the fifth century, member of the Council of Ephesus (431), where he vigorously opposed the Messalians and subscribed to the condemnation and deposition of Nestorius. He does not seem to have been equally firm at a later period. Even if … Continue reading “Amphilochius of Sida”