Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Siphori a sect found under this name in Gennadius Massiliensis, but it is supposed to be a misreading for SACCOPHORI SEE SACCOPHORI (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

siphon (Latin: reed) 1) fistula, or siphon, a pipe or reed used in ancient days for the Communion of the clergy and people, a custom which survived among the Cistercians until the Reformation. Now at solemn papal high Mass, the chalice is brought from the altar to the throne of the pope where he absorbs … Continue reading “siphon”

Siphmoth (Heb. Siphmoth’, , fruitful [Furst]; Sept. v.r. ; Vulg. Sephamoth), one of the places in the south of Judah which David frequented during his freebooting life, and to his friends in which he sent a portion of the spoil taken from the Anmalekites (1Sa 30:28). It is not named by Eusebius or Jerome. It … Continue reading “Siphmoth”

Sioux Indians The largest and most important Indian tribe north of Mexico, with the single exception of the Ojibwa (Chippewa), who, however, lack the solidarity of the Sioux, being widely scattered on both sides of the international boundary, while the Sioux are virtually all within the United States and up to a comparatively recent period … Continue reading “Sioux Indians”

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, diocese of Founded as the Vicariate Apostolic of Dakota on 12 August 1879. Elevated to the diocese of Sioux Falls on 12 November 1889. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Sioux Falls patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sioux Falls DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS (SIOUXORMENSIS). Suffragan of St. Paul, comprises all that part of the State of South Dakota east of the Missouri River, an area of 34,861 square miles. The western portion of the state, forming the present Diocese of Lead, was detached from the Diocese of Sioux Falls, 8 August, 1902. … Continue reading “Sioux Falls”

Sioux City, Iowa, diocese of Founded on 15 January 1902. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Dubuque. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Sioux City patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sioux City DIOCESE OF SIOUX CITY (SIOPOLITAN). Erected 15 Jan., 1902, by Leo XIII. The establishment of this diocese was provided for in the Bull appointing Most Rev. John J. Keane, D.D., to the Archbishopric of Dubuque on 24 July, 1900. This provision was made on the occasion of that appointment for the reason that … Continue reading “Sioux City”

Sionites a sect which arose in Norway iln the first half of the 18th century. They called themselves Sionites, as professing to set forth the reign of the king of Sion, of whom they claimed to be children, and with whom they were in such close communion that their acts were identified with his. They … Continue reading “Sionites”

Sionita SEE GABRIEL SIONITA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature