Simon de Brie Reigned from 1281 to 1285. Born in Montpensier, France ; died in 1285 in Perugia, Italy . He was a cardinal -priest , chancellor of France , and later papal legate to that country where he carried out needed disciplinary reforms. After his election at Viterbo he was unable to go to … Continue reading “Simon de Brie”
Simon, Count De
Simon, Count De SEE SAINT-SIMON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Simon (The Tanner)
Simon (The Tanner) A dweller in the town of Joppa or Jaffa; in his house St. Peter lodged during his sojourn there after the raising of Dorcas (see article Dorcas), and from it he was summoned to visit the Roman centurion Cornelius (Act 9:43; Act 10:6; Act 17:32). The fact that Simons occupation was that … Continue reading “Simon (The Tanner)”
Simon (St.) And Judes (St.) Day
Simon (St.) And Judes (St.) Day a holy day appointed by the Church for the commemoration of these two saints, associated probably because of their relationship (Mat 13:55), Oct. 28. When this festival was instituted history does not inform us; but it is usually referred to the 12th or 13th century. See Riddle, Christ. Antiq.; … Continue reading “Simon (St.) And Judes (St.) Day”
SIMON
SIMON 1. One of the twelve apostles. See PETER.2. The Canaanite, or Zelotes, one of the twelve apostles. See ZELOTES.3. One of the “brethren” of Jesus, Mat 13:55 Mar 6:3 . He is by some supposed to be the same with the preceding Simon Zelotes. See JAMES 3.4. The Cyrenian, who was compelled to aid … Continue reading “SIMON”
Simois
Simois in Grecian mythology, was the god of the river Simois, which joins the Scamander, or Xanthus, in the plain of Troy. He was the son of Oceanus and Tethys, and father of Astyoche and Hieromneme. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Simmons, William S.
Simmons, William S. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Bristol, R.I., Sept. 24, 1813, and was converted at the age of sixteen. Having received a good education, and having served as a supply for two years, he joined the New England Conference on trial, June, 1839. He was ordained deacon, June … Continue reading “Simmons, William S.”
Simmons, William
Simmons, William a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Mason County, Ky., June 24, 1798, and removed with his parents the next year to Ohio. He was converted in 1816, licensed to preach July 17, 1820, and received on trial the same year by the Ohio Conference. In his early ministry he … Continue reading “Simmons, William”
Simmons, Perry A.
Simmons, Perry A. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Macon County, Tenn., Dec. 1, 1833, and united with the Church at the age of fifteen. He received license to preach in 1854, removed to Missouri in 1861, and in 1868 united with the Missouri Conference. He was superannuated in 1870, and … Continue reading “Simmons, Perry A.”
Simmons, John C.
Simmons, John C. a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was born in Jackson County, Ga., in 1806. In 1830 he was received on trial into the Georgia Conference, and labored thirty-eight years, most of the time as presiding elder. He died in 1868. See Minutes of Ann. Conf. of M.E. Ch., South, 1869, … Continue reading “Simmons, John C.”