Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sion, Nuns Of These nuns belonged to the order of St. Bridget, and had their house at Sion, near Brentford, Middlesex. It was broken up by Henry VIII, reassembled by Mary, and finally dispersed under Elizabeth. Many of the nuns settled in Lisbon. In 1810 the house there was broken up, and many of its … Continue reading “Sion, Nuns Of”

Sion, Mount the name of two hills in the Scriptures. 1. (Heb. har Sion’, ] ; Samar.] ; Sept. ; Vulg. mons Sion.) One of the various names of Mount Hermon which are fortunately preserved, all not improbably more ancient than Hermon (q.v.) itself. It occurs in Deu 4:48 only, and is interpreted by the … Continue reading “Sion, Mount”

SION 1. A name given in Deu 4:48 to one of the elevations on the mountain ridge called Hermon, which see.2. The Greek or New Testament form of Zion, which see. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sion Also spelled Zion. The largest of the two hills to the southwest of Jerusalem, on which the … Continue reading “Sion”

Siofn or Siofna in Norse mythology, was the goddess of youth, gracefulness, and the first motions of love. She excites love in the breasts of young men and maidens and disposes them to mutual affection; but she is not to be confounded with Freya, the proper goddess of love. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Siofn or Siofna”

Sinto, Sintuism SEE SHINTO. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sintenis a name common to a number of German theologians, of whom we mention the following: 1. CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH, was born at Zerbst in 1750, where he was appointed deacon in 1773. In 1791 he was made professor of theology and metaphysics, and died in 1820 as member of consistory and pastor of Trinity Church. … Continue reading “Sintenis”

Sinsart, Benoit a French controversialist, was born at Sedan in 1696, and after having served as an engineer in Holland, embraced a monastic life in 1716, entering the congregation of the Benedictines at St. Vaune. He taught philosophy and theology at the abbey of Senones, passed into that of St. Gregory at Munster, and became … Continue reading “Sinsart, Benoit”

sins that cry to heaven for vengeance Sins which on account of their manifest and heinous malice, cry, as it were, for vengeance, and call on Divine Justice to punish them signally. They are wilful murder sins against nature oppression of the poor, of widows, and of orphans defrauding laborers of their wages New Catholic … Continue reading “sins that cry to heaven for vengeance”

sins, seven deadly (Latin: caput, head) Sometimes called capital sins, are inordinate inclinations or sinful habits, the result of sin. They are called capital, not because they are always grave sins, but because they give rise to various sins. They are: pride, avarice , lust, anger , envy, sloth, gluttony. New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New … Continue reading “sins, seven deadly”

sins, forgiveness of Catholics believe that sins forgiven are removed from the soul (John, 20), and not merely covered by the merits of Christ. Only God can forgive sin, since He alone can infuse sanctifying grace by which sin is expelled. God can forgive sin either Immediately, in response to an act of perfect contrition, … Continue reading “sins, forgiveness of”