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Amalthea (), in Greek mythology. As to this name, the poets differ in their interpretations, some holding it to be the name of a goat that nursed Jupiter, others affirming it to be a nymph who weaned the child Jupiter with the milk of a goat. The nymph was a daughter either of Oceanus or … Continue reading “Amalthea”

Amalteo, Pomponio an Italian painter of the Venetian school, was born at San Vito, in Friuli, in 1505. He was a pupil of Pordenone, whose style he closely imitated. His works consist chiefly of frescos and altar-pieces, and many of them have suffered greatly from the ravages of time. He died in the year 1584. … Continue reading “Amalteo, Pomponio”

Amalteo, Girolamo an Italian painter of the 16th century, brother and scholar of Pomponio, was highly gifted by nature, as appears from his designs in small pictures executed in fresco. He executed some altar-pieces for the Church of San Vito. Ridolfi praises him greatly for his spirited manner. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Amalteo, Girolamo”

Amalricus Augerii A church-historian of the fourteenth century, and member of the Augustinian Order. He was a doctor of the University of Montpellier, prior of a monastery of his Order, and chaplain to Urban V, 1362. He was a man of great learning, especially in church history. His chief work is the “Actus Rom. Pontificum”, … Continue reading “Amalricus Augerii”

Amalricians (Lat., Almarici, Amauriani). An heretical sect founded towards the end of the twelfth century, by Amaury de Bène or de Chartres (Lat., Almaricus, Amalricus, Amauricus), a cleric and professor in the University of Paris, who died between 1204 and 1207. The Amalricians, like their founder, professed a species of pantheism, maintaining, as the fundamental … Continue reading “Amalricians”

Amalric of Bena or of Chartres (in Latin, Amalricus or Emelricus; in French, Amaury), a celebrated theologian and philosopher of the Middle Ages, born at Bena, a village near Chartres, lived at Paris toward the close of the twelfth and the beginning of the thirteenth century. He gave instruction in dialectics and other liberal arts … Continue reading “Amalric of Bena”

Amalric (Or Arnauld) an influential chief in the crusade against the Albigenses (q.v.), was born about the middle of the 12th century. He was first abbot of Poblet, in Catalonia, then of Grandselve, and lastly of Citeaux. He was in the enjoyment of this last dignity when, in 1204, Innocent III associated him with the … Continue reading “Amalric (Or Arnauld)”

Amalric SEE AMAURY. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Amalie Of Lasaula SEE LISAULA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Amalia, Saint Virgin, born Rodin, Flanders, 742; died Munster-Bilsen, 772. As a youth Charlemagne sought her in marriage, and attempted to abduct her, but was unable to move her from the altar where she had taken refuge. She became a Benedictine nun at Munster-Bilsen. She is especially revered in Belgium . Emblems : crown, sieve, … Continue reading “Amalia, Saint (2)”