Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sacerdos (priest), a name by which bishops and presbyters are frequently designated in early writings, bishops being occasionally called summi sacerdotes. From the deacons performing only the subordinate ministerial duties, they were early called sacerdotes secundi vel tertii ordinis. See Coleman, Chris. Antiq. p. 111. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sacer, Gottfried Wilhelm a German hymnist, was born at Naumberg July 11, 1635, and died Sept. 8, 1699. He was an excellent lawyer, and in his official duties distinguished himself by a strict conscientiousness and the most unbounded benevolence. He is the author of a number of very fine hymns; the greater part he composed … Continue reading “Sacer, Gottfried Wilhelm”

Sacellum a sacred enclosure among the ancient Romans, which was dedicated to a god, and containing an altar and a statue of the deity. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sacellius (Gr. ), a lay officer of the early Church, acting in the capacity of treasurer, as , treasurer of the cloisters. See Coleman, Christian Antiquities, p. 129. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sacellanus, The Grand an officer in the Greek Church, whose title denotes headmaster of the chapel. He exercises inspection over monasteries and nunneries, presents all candidates for ordination to the patriarch or his deputy, and assists the patriarch in th’e performance of several of the ceremonies of the Church, and in the administration of his … Continue reading “Sacellanus, The Grand”

Saccus (), a tight sleeveless habit worn by Greek patriarchs and metropolitans. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Saccophori (sack-carriers), a name of a small party of professing penitents in the 4th century, who went about always dressed in the coarse apparel which their name implies. They appear to have been a subdivision of the Encratites- those, namely, who thought fit to make an outward profession of their rule. St. Basil puts together … Continue reading “Saccophori”

Sacchoni, Rainerio (Reiner.) A learned and zealous Dominican, born at Piacenza about he beginning of the thirteenth century; died about 1263. It is generally said that he died in 1258 or 1259, but this in an error, as we learn from the Brief of Urban IV, by which he was called to Rome, 21 July, … Continue reading “Sacchoni, Rainerio”

Sacchini, Francesco an Italian historian, was born in the year 1570 at Paciono, near Perugia. In 1688 he joined the Order of Jesuits, and taught in Rome. He was for seven years the secretary of Vitelleschi, general of his order. His writings were principally historical, as Historia Soc. Jesu (5 vols. fol.; the list three … Continue reading “Sacchini, Francesco”

Sacchi, Andrea an Italian painter, was born at Rome in 1598. From his father, a mediocre artist, he received his first ideas of art, and by studying the works of Albani he became one of the best artists of the Roman school. His works show great care in execution, though they have been criticized by … Continue reading “Sacchi, Andrea”