Romanesque Art Some writers apply the term Romanesque to the period of Christian art in Italy and Western Europe which extended from the 3d to the 10th century; but it is more usually applied to the period extending from the 9th to the 12th or 13th century. Until the 9th century Christian art, especially architecture, … Continue reading “Romanesque Art”
Romanese (Romonsch, Or Upper And Lower Engadine) Version Of The Scriptures
Romanese (Romonsch, Or Upper And Lower Engadine) Version Of The Scriptures This version is used in the Grisons, anciently a part of Rhaetia, and constituting the southeastern angle of Switzerland. The mountainous parts of this canton are inhabited by the little Romanese nation. The Engadine, or valley of the Inn, on the borders of the … Continue reading “Romanese (Romonsch, Or Upper And Lower Engadine) Version Of The Scriptures”
Romanes, Francis
Romanes, Francis a convert from Romanism, was a native of Spain, but afterwards became a resident of Bremen, where he transacted business for Antwerp merchants. When convinced of the errors of papacy, he resigned his agency, informed his employers of the change in his religious belief, and devoted himself to the service of religion. While … Continue reading “Romanes, Francis”
Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco
Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco a painter of the Roman school, was born at Viterbo in 1617. His first master was Domenichino, but his style was chiefly gained from Pietro di Cortona, under whom he afterwards studied. Later he adopted a manner more his own and less imposing, but more soft and pleasant. It is in this … Continue reading “Romanelli, Giovanni Francesco”
Romana, Curia
Romana, Curia The Roman, that is Papal, Court. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Roman See
Roman See (Latin: sedes romana, Roman seat) The seat of government of the Universal Church; the Roman Church in a local sense. Also the office of the supreme head of the Church; in the latter sense more commonly called the Holy See, the Apostolic See, See of Peter, Papacy. The Roman See was founded by … Continue reading “Roman See”
Roman, Romans
Roman, Romans roman, romanz. See ROME, III, 2; CITIZENSHIP. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Roman Rite, The
Roman Rite, The (Ritus romanus). The Roman Rite is the manner of celebrating the Holy Sacrifice, administering Sacraments, reciting the Divine Office, and performing other ecclesiastical functions (blessings, all kinds of Sacramentals, etc.) as used in the city and Diocese of Rome. The Roman Rite is the most wide-spread in Christendom. That it has advantages … Continue reading “Roman Rite, The”
Roman Rite
Roman Rite (Latin: ritus romanus) The manner of celebrating Mass, administering the Sacraments (and sacramentals) , reciting the Divine Office, and performing other ecclesiastical functions, as done in the City and Diocese of Rome. It had its origin in the more or less common but variable rite of the first three centuries. Little is known … Continue reading “Roman Rite”
Roman Religion
Roman Religion See ROMAN EMPIRE AND CHRISTIANITY III.; ROME, IV. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia