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Sulpitius Two bishops of Bourges bore this name. (1) The first, St. Sulpitius the Severe, wrongly identified with Sulpicius Severus, the historian of St. Martin, was raised to the see in 584. He was, says St. Gregory of Tours, a man of high birth, one of the first senators of Gaul, of great oratorical talent, … Continue reading “Sulpitius”

Sulpicius Severus An ecclesiastical writer, born of noble parents in Aquitaine c. 360; died about 420-25. The scanty information which we possess concerning his life is derived mainly from the writings of his friend Paulinus of Nola and Gennadius. He enjoyed excellent educational advantages, studied jurisprudence, and was renowned as an eloquent lawyer. His marriage … Continue reading “Sulpicius Severus”

Sulpicians, or Priests of the Society of St. Sulpice This society was founded in the parish of St. Sulpice, Paris, in 1645, by Jean Jacques Olier de Verneuil. The act founding the society was dated Sept. 6, 1645, and was immediately sanctioned by the authorities. The society is especially devoted to the training of candidates … Continue reading “Sulpicians, or Priests of the Society of St. Sulpice”

Sulpicians in the United States The Sulpicians came to the United States at the very rise of the American Hierarchy. When the French Revolution was threatening to involve them in the impending ruin of the Church the superior-general, Father Emery, looking for a place of refuge abroad, was meditating an establishment at Gallipolis, a French … Continue reading “Sulpicians in the United States”

Sulpicians Founded at Paris, France in 1642 by Jean Jacques Olier, for the purpose of providing directors for the seminaries established by him. Alexander Le Ragois de Bretonvilliers, the successor of Olier (1657 to 1676), drew up the constitution of the society and secured its approval. The object of the society was to labor, in … Continue reading “Sulpicians”

Sulpice, Saint Name of a church in Paris and a famous seminary, now at Issy. The Church was begun during the reign of king Louis XIV, according to plans of architects Gamard, Levau, and Gittard, and completed near the middle of the 18th century by Servandoni. During the Revolution it was made a “Temple of … Continue reading “Sulpice, Saint”

Sulphur sulfur. See BRIMSTONE. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Sully, Odon (Or Eudes) De a French prelate, was born about 1165 at La Chapelle d’Angillon (Berri), being the son of Eudes Archambaud, lord of Sully. He was educated at Paris, and in 1184 became singer at the Cathedral of Bourges. In 1187 he visited Rome, and in 1196 succeeded his brother Maurice as bishop … Continue reading “Sully, Odon (Or Eudes) De”

Sully, Maurice de Bishop of Paris, born of humble parents at Sully-sur-Loire (Soliacum), near Orléans, at the beginning of the twelfth century; died at Paris, 11 Sept., 1196. He came to Paris towards 1140 and studied for the ecclesiastical state. He soon became known as an able professor of theology and an eloquent preacher. It … Continue reading “Sully, Maurice de”

Sullivan, Samuel B a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born Jan. 27,1825, and was converted at the age of eleven. In 1846 he was licensed to preach, and at the next session of the Erie Conference was received on trial. His ministry, though marked with many conversions was short, for he died April … Continue reading “Sullivan, Samuel B”