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Severity “steepness, sharpness” (apo, “off,” temno, “to cut;” tome, “a cutting”), is used metaphorically in Rom 11:22 (twice) of “the severity of God,” which lies in His temporary retributive dealings with Israel. In the papyri it is used of exacting to the full the provisions of a statue. Cp. the adverb apotomos, “sharply” (which see). … Continue reading “Severity”

SEVERITIES See ANGELITES. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Severites SEE ANGELITES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Severinus, Pope (Latin: severus, austere, stern) Born in Rome, Italy; died there in 640. He was elected 638, but was unable to secure the imperial confirmation for over a year because he refused to sign the Ecthesis of Emperor Heraclius. As pope he condemned the Ecthesis. He renewed the mosaics in the apse of Saint … Continue reading “Severinus, Pope”

Severinus, monk of Noricum Severinus (4), monk and apostle of Noricum (Austria) in the 5th cent. He was assisted by EUGIPPIUS, who afterwards presided over a monastery dedicated to his memory, and there wrote his Life c. 511, describing Severinus as coming from the East to preach in Pannonia and Noricum, about the time that … Continue reading “Severinus, monk of Noricum”

Severinus pope from 638 to 640, and successor of Honorius I. The Monotitelite troubles led to the postponing of his confirmation by the emperor Heraclius until 640, when it was obtained on the pledge of his legates that the Roman clergy should subscribe to the emperor’s Ecthesis (q.v.). He was enthroned May 28, and died … Continue reading “Severinus”

Severianus, St. the apostle of Noricum. The records of his early life are scanty, but indicate that he was born of Christian parents in Italy early in the 5th century. He chose a hermit’s life in early youth, and settled in the East in pursuance of that purpose, but soon returned to the West in … Continue reading “Severianus, St.”

Severianus, bp. of Gabala Severianus (2), bp. of Gabala on the seaboard of Syria, c. 400; described by Gennadius (Ill. Eccl. Scriptt. c. 21) as “in Divinis Scripturis eruditus, et in Homiliis declamator admirabilis.” He repaired to Constantinople, and was kindly received by Chrysostom, who often selected him to preach on important occasions. In spite … Continue reading “Severianus, bp. of Gabala”

Severianus bishop of Gabala, in Syria. The historical appearance of this personage is interwoven with the life and fortunes of John Chrysostom. During a protracted absence of the latter in Asia Minor, Severianuis acted as his representative, and availed himself of the opportunity to intrigue against Chrysostom, for which he was expelled from Constantinople. Being … Continue reading “Severianus”

Severians a sect of Encratite Gnostics, successors of the Tatianists, whose complicated system of Aeons they abandoned, but whose Encratite notions of creation they developed or heightened. The Severians held that the well known Gnostic power Ialdabaoth was a great ruler of the powers; that from him sprang the Devil; that the Devil, being cast … Continue reading “Severians”