Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Rosa, Salvatore (Also spelled SALVATOR; otherwise known as RENNELLA, or ARENELLA, from the place of his birth). Neapolitan artist, born at Renella, a little village near Naples, 1615; died at Rome 15 March, 1673. He was the son of poor parents; his father, Vita Antonio, was trained as an architect; his mother, Giulia Greca Rosa, … Continue reading “Rosa, Salvatore”

Rosa, Salvator an Italian painter, was born at Aranella, near Naples, June 20, 1615. He was brought up under Francisco Francanzano, but was obliged to get his living by selling his pictures upon the street. After his father’s death, he went with Ribera to Rome, at which city he remained four years, when cardinal Brancacci … Continue reading “Rosa, Salvator”

Rosa Of Viterbo a hermit attached to the order of Fanciscans, though without having been formally received. She occupied a cell in the house of her parents, and was accustomed to preach repentance, standing with crucifix in hand in the public streets. She was temporarily banished from Viterbo, but eventually recalled and received with enthusiasm. … Continue reading “Rosa Of Viterbo”

Rosa Of Lima the most noted of Peruvian saints, was a beautiful virgin, born in 1586 at Lima, who early displayed great fortitude in the enduring of physical pain, and manifested a strong inclination towards an ascetic life. Her parents permitted her to become a Dominican nun; but having entered a church to pray while … Continue reading “Rosa Of Lima”

Rosa Gilbert Novelist and poet, wife of Sir John Thomas Gilbert, born Belfast, Ireland , 1841; died Dublin, Ireland , 1921. She was a contributor to numerous magazines among them the “Irish Monthly”; and was the author of several novels including “A Fair Emigrant,” “Banshee Castle,” “Hetty Grey,” “Cynthia’s Bonnet Shop,” “Father Tim,” and “Fair … Continue reading “Rosa Gilbert”

Rorate Coeli (Vulgate, text), the opening words of Isaiah 45:8. The text is used frequently both at Mass and in the Divine Office during Advent, as it gives exquisite poetical expression to the longings of Patriarchs and Prophets, and symbolically of the Church, for the coming of the Messias. Throughout Advent it occurs daily as … Continue reading “Rorate Coeli”

Rorate Caeli First words of Isaias 45, a text used frequently in Mass and the Divine Office during Advent, as Introit, versicle, antiphon, and responsory. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Roquette, Gabriel De a French prelate, was born at Toulouse in 1632. After finishing his studies he went to Paris, where he soon obtained ecclesiastical preferment, became abbe of Grandselve, prior of Charlieu and of St. Denis de Vaux, vicar- general of Armand, and abbe of Cluny. In 1666 he was made bishop of Autun, … Continue reading “Roquette, Gabriel De”

Roques, Pierre a Protestant French theologian, was born at La Canne, July 22, 1685. His parents were obliged to leave France on account of their faith, and Roques was educated in Switzerland, at Geneva and Lausanne. He was ordained in 1709, and in 1710 became pastor of the Protestant French Church at Basle, where he … Continue reading “Roques, Pierre”

Roquelaure, Jean Armand De Bessuejouls, Count Of; a French prelate, was born at Roquelaure in 1721. Of a noble family, he entered the Church when quite young, was doctor of theology at the age of twenty-six, and vicar-general of Arras when, in 1754, he received the bishopric of Senlis. In 1764 he was first almoner … Continue reading “Roquelaure, Jean Armand De Bessuejouls, Count Of;”