Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sauras a Hindu sect who worship only Suryapati, or the sun god. They are few in number, and scarcely differ from the rest of the Hindus in their general observances. Their mark on the forehead is made in a particular manner, with red sandalwood, and their necklace is of crystal. They eat one meal without … Continue reading “Sauras”

Sauqua Behkr (Socquabekr), in Norse mythology, was the stream of death, a place where Saga dwelt, and which Odin visited each day in order to become drunk on the precious mead which she possessed, and to enjoy her love. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saunders, William T a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born, of Roman Catholic parents, in Dublin, Aug. 16, 1836. In his sixteenth year he emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans, April 13, 1852. In Sept., 1853, he was converted at a camp meeting, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. He spent one … Continue reading “Saunders, William T”

Saunders, Ephraim Dod, D.D a Presbyterian minister, was born near Mendham, N.J., September 30, 1809. After graduating at Yale College in 1831, he remained in New Haven for several months for the purpose of theological study. In the autumn of 1832 he went to Virginia, where he spent a year in teaching and study, He … Continue reading “Saunders, Ephraim Dod, D.D”

Saumur a Protestant theological seminary, located in a town of the same name, in the department of the Maine-et-Loire. It was suppressed in 1685, but during its continuance exerted considerable influence upon Protestant thought in France. Its tendency was towards Arminianism. See Hagenbach, Hist. of Doctrines, 222, n. 15, 225, 225 a, 247. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Saumur”

Sault St. Louis Or SAULT ST. LOUIS. An Iroquois reservation, situated on the south bank of the St. Lawrence, about ten miles above Montreal. Area, 12,327 acres. Population in 1905, 2,100; all Catholics, except five or six families. The language is the Mohawk dialect. The Sault (or Rapids) was an old seigniory, or concession, granted … Continue reading “Sault St. Louis”

Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, diocese of Founded on 16 September 1904 by Pope Saint Pius X. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Kingston. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Sault Sainte Marie New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Sault Sainte Marie (SANCTAE-MARIAE-ORMENSIS) Diocese erected by Decree of 16 September, 1904. It embraces the southern parts of the districts of Thunder Bay, Algoma, and Nipissing (i.e. between the height of land and the Lakes Superior Huron, and Nipissing. The Recollects were the first missionaries in the Nipissing region. Father Guillaume Poullain (1622) and Jacques … Continue reading “Sault Sainte Marie”

Sault Saint Louis (Sault Saint Louis) An Iroquois reservation, situated on the Saint Lawrence, near the Lachine Rapids above Montreal; area, 12,327 acres. Father Raffeix, SJ, founded in 1667 a Christian community at Laprairie opposie Montreal. This mission after being moved several times was transferred to Caughnawaga in 1716 , and is now under the … Continue reading “Sault Saint Louis”

Sauli, Alexander, Saint Apostle of Corsica. Born in 1533 in Milan , Italy ; died on 11 October 1592 in Pavia, Italy . He was a Barnabite and as bishop of Aleria , Corsica from 1571 to 1591 he reclaimed the people from laxity and ignorance, rebuilt churches, founded colleges and seminaries, and placed the … Continue reading “Sauli, Alexander, Saint”