Salganeus in Greek mythology, is an appellative of Apollo, derived from the Boeotian town of the same name. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Salford, England, diocese of
Salford, England, diocese of Consists of most of Greater Manchester and neighbouring parts of Lancashire. Founded on 29 September 1850. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Liverpool. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Salford New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Salford
Salford (SALFORDIENSIS) The Diocese of Salford comprises the Hundreds of Salford and Blackburn, in Lancashire, England, and was erected 29 Sept., 1850. It covers the east and south-eastern portions of Lancashire and embraces the manufacturing towns of Manchester, Salford, Blackburn, Oldham, Bury, Burnley, Rochdale, etc. Its area is practically coextensive with that of the ancient … Continue reading “Salford”
Salesians of Don Bosco
Salesians of Don Bosco Founded for the Christian education of the young by Saint John (Don) Bosco near Turin, Italy in 1844. To combat the atheistic philosophy disseminated by the French Revolution, Don Bosco gathered together young boys, especially the poor, for religious instruction at what were called “Festive Oratories.” The institution of night-schools became … Continue reading “Salesians of Don Bosco”
Salesians
Salesians an order of recluse nuns, otherwise known as Visitants. Its founder was count Francis of Sales (q.v.), who conceived the idea of providing an asylum for widows and other females in distress, and of devoting them to the service of the sick and to a religious life. A vision encouraged him to carry forward … Continue reading “Salesians”
Salesian Society, The
Salesian Society, The The Salesian Society, founded by Saint John Bosco, takes its distinctive name from its patron, Saint Francis de Sales. The object for which it was founded may be best seen from the opening words of its constitution: “the Christian perfection of its associates obtained by the exercise of spiritual and corporal works … Continue reading “Salesian Society, The”
Sales, Francis De
Sales, Francis De SEE FRANCIS OF SALES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Salerno, University of
Salerno, University of The physicians of Salerno were celebrated in the 9th century, but fuller accounts of its medical school date from the 11th. Opinions differ as to its origin, some maintaining it to be of secular foundation while others declare that it was founded by the Benedictines of Monte Cassino under Abbot Constantine the … Continue reading “Salerno, University of”
Salerno
Salerno Diocese in Campania, Southern Italy. The city is situated on the gulf of the same name, backed by a high rock crowned with an ancient castle. The surrounding country is well cultivated, and a natural harbour promotes the commerce of agricultural products; breeding of horses is carried on to a considerable extent. There are … Continue reading “Salerno”
Salemas
Salemas SALEMAS (2Es 1:1) = Shallum, Ezr 7:2; called also Salem (?) in 1Es 8:1. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Salemas sale-mas, sa-lemas (Latin Salame; the King James Version Sadamias): An ancestor of Ezra (2 Esdras 1:1) = Shallum in Ezr 7:2; called also Salem in 1 Esdras 8:1. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia