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Salzburgers, The

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, 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”

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”