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Allamu a Chaldaean name of the deity Nergal. Allan, a Scottish bishop, was a native of Galloway, and became bishop of the Isles in 1305, and was one of the Scotch clergy who recognised king Robert Bruce’s right to the crown in 1309. He died Feb. 15, 1321, and was buried at Rothesay, in the … Continue reading “Allamu”

Allammelech ALLAMMELECH.A town of Asher, probably near Acco (Jos 19:26). Site unidentified. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Allammelech a-lame-lek (, ‘allammelekh, oak of a king): A town in the tribe of Asher, the location of which is not known (Jos 19:26; the King James Version Alammelech). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Allahabad, diocese of Area, 60,000 square miles; suffragan of Agra; entrusted to the Capuchins . Before its establishment as a diocese , 1886 , known as the Vicariate Apostolic of Patna. Dr. Anastasius Hartman was the first vicar Apostolic, an office he held twice. See also: Catholic-Hierarchy.Org Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India New Catholic Dictionary … Continue reading “Allahabad, diocese of”

Allahabad Diocese; suffragan of the Archdiocese of Agra, India; is included between 28° and 30° north lat., and 77° and 88° long. East of Greenwich. It has an area of 150,000 square moles. East and west it is situated between the Archdioceses of Calcutta and Agra, and north and south between the Prefecture-Apostolic of Bettiah … Continue reading “Allahabad”

Allah Taala is the name given to the almighty being who was worshipped by the ancient Arabs before the introduction of Mohammedanism. He is the only true god, and stands above all the deities, who are companions of his power, but over whom he is supreme ruler, Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allah Mapraha was an ancient Indian teacher of religion, a holy priest, who commanded the carrying of the Lingam, and promised the forgiveness of sins as the result of obedience. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allah akbar is the prayer with which the Mohammedans begin their religious service. SEE MUEZZIN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Allah Arabic name of God, used by Mohammedans, whatever their language. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Allah The name of God in Arabic. It is a compound word from the article, ‘al, and ilah, divinity, and signifies “the god” par excellence. This form of the divine name is in itself a sure proof that ilah was … Continue reading “Allah”

All Ye Who Would Christ Descry Hymn for Vespers and Matins on 6 August, the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. It was written by Prudentius (348-413) and has 24 translations. The English title given above is by A. McDougall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

All Ye Who Seek A Comfort Sure Hymn not found in the latest edition of the Breviary, but given for Vespers and Matins in an Office of the Sacred Heart granted by special permission. The author is not known, but the hymn was written in the 18th century. There are six translations. The English title … Continue reading “All Ye Who Seek A Comfort Sure”