Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Simon of Cyrene A resident of Cyrene in Libya, the father of Alexander and Rufus; he was forced to carry the Cross of Our Saviour for part of the journey to Calvary (Matthew 27; Mark 15). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Simon of Cremona A theological writer and celebrated preacher belonging to the Order of St. Augustine, date of birth unknown; d. at Padua, 1390. He flourished in the second half of the fourteenth century, and the field of his labours was Northern Italy, especially the Venetian territory. Excerpts from his sermons were published under the … Continue reading “Simon of Cremona”

Simon of Cramaud Cardinal, b. near Rochechouart in the Diocese of Limoges before 1360; d. at Portiers 14 Dec., 1422. He studied law at Orleans and later enjoyed an excellent reputation as a canonist. In 1382 he became Bishop of Agen, was transferred to Béaeziers in 1383, and to Poitiers in 1385. He never occupied … Continue reading “Simon of Cramaud”

Simon of Cascia (SIMEONE FIDATI) Italian preacher and ascetical writer, b. at Cascia, Italy; d at Florence, 2 February, 1348. At an early age he entered the Order of Augustinian Hermits, where he became distinguished for learning and as a model of every monastic virtue. He displayed great ability as a preacher, and his sermons … Continue reading “Simon of Cascia”

Simon Magus 1. The NT account.-Act 8:9-24 gives the story of a certain man, Simon by name, who used sorcery, and amazed the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one ( ): to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is that power of … Continue reading “Simon Magus”

Simon Maccabaeus surnamed Thossi, son of Mattathias, and brother of Judas and Jonathan. He was chief prince and pontiff of the Jews from A.M. 3860 to 3869, and was succeeded by John Hyrcanus. For the particulars of his life and transactions, see 1Ma 2:65; 1Ma 5:17; 1Ma 10:74-82; 1Ma 12:33, &c; 1Ma 13:1, &c; 1Ma … Continue reading “Simon Maccabaeus”

Simon Langham Cardinal, Archbishop of Canterbury, and chancellor of England ; born Langham, England ; died Avignon, France, 1376. Prior of Westminster Abbey, 1349, Bishop of Ely, 1362, and Archbishop of Canterbury, 1366, in 1368 he was made Cardinal of Saint Sixtus. Because he accepted this dignity without the king’s permission, Edward III seized his … Continue reading “Simon Langham”

Simon Islip Archbishop of Canterbury, born Islip, near Oxford, England ; died Mayfield, 1366. After holding several important ecclesiastical posts he entered the service of Edward III as one of the royal chaplains, and enjoyed the confidence of the king in diplomatic and political matters. Made Archbishop of Canterbury, 1349, he did not hesitate to … Continue reading “Simon Islip”

Simon, Honore Richard a French scholar, but no connection of the following, was born at Castellane in the latter part of the 17th century. After having been curate of St. Uze, a small parish in the neighborhood of St. Vallier, he went for his health to Lyons, where he compiled his Grand Dictionnaire de la … Continue reading “Simon, Honore Richard”

Simon Gabriel Brut First Bishop of Vincennes (present see, Indianapolis), born Rennes, France , 1779 ; died Vincennes, Indiana, 1839 . After studying medicine from 1796 -1803 , he entered the Seminary of Saint Sulpice and was ordained, 1808 . In 1810 he sailed with Bishop -elect Flaget , of Bardstown, for America . He … Continue reading “Simon Gabriel Bruté”