Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Salviati, Bernardo an Italian cardinal of the same family as the preceding, was born at Florence in 1492. As a knight of St. John of Jerusalem he took part in several expeditions against the barbaric corsairs, and reached the rank of general of the galleys He undertook a campaign in the Peloponnesus when the island … Continue reading “Salviati, Bernardo”

Salviati, Antonio Maria an Italian cardinal, nephew of Bernardo and Giovanni, was born in 1507. In 1561 he became bishop of Saint-Papoul, a diocese which had been held by his two uncles; but he relinquished it in 1563, and was sent by Pius IV as ambassador to the court of France. Gregory XIII also employed … Continue reading “Salviati, Antonio Maria”

Salviati, Alamanno an Italian cardinal, was born at Florence, April 20, 1668. He was prothonotary of the Holy See, afterwards vice-legate of Avignon, and in 1717 was made legate of Urbino, which charge he held till he was created cardinal in 1730. He died at Rome, Feb. 24, 1733. This prelate was the author of … Continue reading “Salviati, Alamanno”

Salvianus, priest of Marseilles Salvianus (3), priest of Marseilles, a writer whose works illustrate most vividly the state of Gaul in 5th cent. The one external authority for his Life is Gennadius, de Scriptt. Eccles. c. 67, who gives a list of his writings. In 429 St. Hilary of Arles, in a sermon on St. … Continue reading “Salvianus, priest of Marseilles”

Salvianus A Latin writer of Gaul, who lived in the fifth century. Born of Christian parents, he married a pagan woman named Palladia, who was converted together with her parents; husband and wife resolved to live thenceforth in continence. About 430 Salvianus become one of the ascetics directed by Honoratus of Lerinum. Gennadius speaks of … Continue reading “Salvianus”

Salvi, Niccolo an Italian architect, was born, in 1699, at Rome. He was of wealthy parent, age; and, having received a brilliant education, he applied himself in turn to poetry, mathematics, philosophy, and even medicine, but finally decided upon architecture, which had always been his favorite study. His master, Canevarius, leaving Rome, Salvi was left … Continue reading “Salvi, Niccolo”

Salvi Mundi Salutare another of these passion hymns, is addressed to the pierced feet of Christ, the original of which is given in Trench, Sacred Latin Poetry, p. 137, while Mrs. Charles, in Christian Life in Song, p. 161, has given an English rendering, All the world’s Salvation, hail! to which we may add another … Continue reading “Salvi Mundi Salutare”

Salvi, Giovanni Battista an Italian painter of the Roman school, was born July 11, 1605. He studied at first with his father, at his home in Sassoferrato, and afterwards went to Rome and Naples. In the latter city he became a pupil of Domenichino, whom he resembled in many respects. Salvi died Aug. 8, 1685. … Continue reading “Salvi, Giovanni Battista”

Salvete flores martyrum Hymn for Lauds on 28 December , feast of the Holy Innocents. It was written by Prudentius (348-413) and has about 25 translations. The English title given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Salvete, flores martyrum is the beginning of the famous hymn written by Prudentius of Spain (q.v.), and … Continue reading “Salvete, flores martyrum”

Salvete Christi vulnera Hymn for Lauds on 1 July, feast of the Most Precious Blood. It was written in the 17th century, by an unknown author. Six translations are in existence; the English title given is by H. Oxenham. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Salvete Christi Vulnera The Roman Breviary hymn at Lauds of the feast … Continue reading “Salvete Christi Vulnera”