Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Seripando, Girolamo Italian theologian and cardinal, b. at Troja (Apulia), 6 May, 1493; d. at Trent 17 March, 1563. He was of noble birth, and intended by his parents for the legal profession. After their death, however, and at the age of fourteen he entered the Augustinian Order, at Viterbo, where he joined the study … Continue reading “Seripando, Girolamo”

Seripandi, Girolamo an Italian theologian, was born at Naples, May 6, 1493. On the death of his father, he entered the order of the Augustines, in 1507, and made such rapid progress in study that he was appointed reader at Sienna in 1515, professor of theology at Bologna in 1517, and vicar-general in 1523. He … Continue reading “Seripandi, Girolamo”

SERIOUSNESS A term often used as synonymous with religion. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Sergius, St Several saints and martyrs occur who bear this name. 1. One is usually associated with a martyr named Bacchus, like himself a native of Rome. It is related that they were accused of being Christians, and exiled by the emperor Maximian. When nothing could induce them to sacrifice to idols, Bacchus was tortured … Continue reading “Sergius, St”

Sergius, saint and martyr Sergius (2), a very celebrated military saint and martyr of the Eastern church. His Acts call him “Amicus Imperatoris.” He and Bacchus were regarded as the patron saints of Syria. Sergius suffered at Sergiopolis, or Rasaphe, in Syria, early in the 4th cent. Their united fame soon became widespread. Le Bas … Continue reading “Sergius, saint and martyr”

Sergius, Saint Martyrs who died c. 303. They were officers in the employ of the Emperor Maximian, Sergius being primicerius and Bacchus secundarius, and were held in high esteem by their master until they acknowledged that they were Christians. Bacchus died at Arabissus in Cappadocia under the blows inflicted at their examination. Sergius was subjected … Continue reading “Sergius, Saint”

SERGIUS PAULUS Proconsul or governor of the isle of Cyprus, was converted under the ministry of Paul, A. D. 48, Mal 13:7 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sergius Paulus Sergius Paulus is mentioned in Act 13:4-12, where he is described as the proconsul in Cyprus, a man of understanding who called unto him … Continue reading “Sergius Paulus”

Sergius IV, Pope Born in Rome; died there in 1012. Reigned from 1009 to 1012. Bishop of Albano. As pope he broke the power of the Patricius, John Crescentius, who had dominated Rome. He fed the poor during a famine, and promoted monasticism by granting many ecclesiastical privileges. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Sergius IV, Pope … Continue reading “Sergius IV, Pope”

Sergius III, Pope Born in Rome, Italy; died there in 911. Reigned from 904 to 911. Little is known of his life except from the writings of his enemies. During his pontificate he declared the ordinations conferred by Formosus null in 904, opposed the errors of the Greeks on the question of the Descent of … Continue reading “Sergius III, Pope”

Sergius II, Pope Born in Rome , Italy ; died there on 27 January 847 of natural causes. Reigned from 844 to 27 January 847 . Cardinal -priest. His election was disputed by the antipope John . As pope he crowned Louis the Pious as king of the Lombards in 844 . During his pontificate … Continue reading “Sergius II, Pope”