Salzburgers, The is a term applied in Protestant history to the evangelical inhabitants of the duchy of Salzburg, who, after ages of persecution, finally, in 1731-32, gave up their property and homes, and found refuge in Eastern Prussia. Salzburg, in the Middle Ages, was a powerful archbishopric, and its archbishop the most important prelate of … Continue reading “Salzburgers, The”
Salzburg, Austria, city of
Salzburg, Austria, city of (Latin: Juvavum) City in Austria. and former principality of the Holy Roman Empire. Barbarian invasions destroyed the beginning of Christianity in Salzburg, and it was only c.700 that a see was established by Saint Rupert of Worms. The diocese became an archbishopric in 798, and this period marks the beginning of … Continue reading “Salzburg, Austria, city of”
Salzburg, Austria, archdiocese of
Salzburg, Austria, archdiocese of There is evidence of a diocese in Salzburg as early as the 6th century. Elevated to an archdiocese on 20 April 798. Suffragan dioceses include Feldkirch Graz-Seckau Gurk Innsbruck See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org archdiocese of Salzburg New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Salzburg
Salzburg (SALISBURGENSIS) The Archdiocese of Salzburg is conterminous with the Austrian crown-land of the same name. The Romans appeared in the lands south of the Danube under Emperor Augustus, laid out roads, founded towns, and turned the territory into a province. Salzburg belonged to Noricum. Christianity was introduced by individual colonists, artisans, and soldiers; St. … Continue reading “Salzburg”
Salvius, bp. of Membrasa
Salvius, bp. of Membrasa Salvius (3), Donatist bp. of Membrasa (Medjez el Bab), one of the 12 ordainers of Maximian. He is mentioned as one who practised rebaptism (Aug. Parm. iii. 22). Refusing to return to the party of Primian, he was displaced, and Restitutus appointed in his stead. Salvius believed that his opponents could … Continue reading “Salvius, bp. of Membrasa”
Salvius, bishop of Alby
Salvius, bishop of Alby Salvius (5) (Sauve), St., bp. of Alby, an intimate friend of Gregory of Tours, who gives the story of his early life from his own lips. He had been an advocate, and had led an active and worldly life though unstained by the passions of youth. After his conversion he entered … Continue reading “Salvius, bishop of Alby”
Salvini, Salvino
Salvini, Salvino an Italian scholar, was born, in 1667, at Florence. He was educated at Pisa, and gave himself to the study of belles-lettres and the antiquities of his country. He was canon of the cathedral of Florence, and member of several literary associations. He died at Florence, Nov. 29, 1751. His works were numerous, … Continue reading “Salvini, Salvino”
Salvina
Salvina Salvina (Silvina), daughter of the Moorish chief Gildo, count of Africa. The Christian virtues which, according to Jerome and Chrysostom, distinguished the ladies of Gildo’s family, were in strong contrast with brutal and savage vices which rendered his name detestable. While still a girl, Salvina was transferred by Theodosius to his own court, as … Continue reading “Salvina”
Salviati, Giovanni
Salviati, Giovanni an Italian cardinal, was born at Florence, March 24, 1490. He became cardinal in 1517, then administrator of the Church at Fermo, and, in 1520, bishop of Ferrara. His cousin, Clement VII, sent him to quiet the troubles in Parma, and also, in 1526, on a mission to Charles V at Madrid, to … Continue reading “Salviati, Giovanni”
Salviati, Francesco Rossi de
Salviati, Francesco Rossi de (called Cecchino de’ Salviati), an Italian painter, was born at Florence in 1510. He was taught by his father, Filippo Rossi, but afterwards became a pupil of Bugiardini, and frequented the studios of the artists Raffaello da Brescia and Andrea del Sarto. After he had gained some reputation, he was called … Continue reading “Salviati, Francesco Rossi de”