Ribeirao Preto (DE RIBERAO PRETO) A suffragan see of the Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil, established 7 June, 1908, with a Catholic population of 500,000 souls. The first and present bishop, Rt. Rev. Alberto José Gonçalves, was born 20 July, 1859, elevated 5 December, 1908, and consecrated 29 April, 1909. The district of Ribeirão Preto … Continue reading “Ribeirao Preto”
Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland)
Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland) (RIPAE, RIPENSIS.) The diocese (29 deaneries, 278 parishes) consisted of the modern Danish Provinces of Ribe, Vejle, and Ringkjöbing, and of part of North Schleswig. The first church built at Ribe was founded by St. Ansgar in 860, served by his biographer and successor, St. Rembert, and destroyed … Continue reading “Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland)”
Ribbeck, Conrad Gottlieb
Ribbeck, Conrad Gottlieb a Lutheran theologian of Germany, was, born at Stolpe, Pomerania, March 21,1759. He studied at Halle, was in 1779 teacher at his native place, in 1786 pastor at Magdeburg, in 1805 at Berlin, and died June 28, 1826, doctor of theology and member of the superior consistory. He published ascetical and homiletical … Continue reading “Ribbeck, Conrad Gottlieb”
Ribband of Blue
Ribband of Blue This was to be worn by the Israelites on the borders of their garments that they might look upon it, and remember the commandments of Jehovah, and do them. Num 15:38-39. It denotes that the character of Christ, the heavenly Man, should govern the ways of the Christian, instead of the self-will … Continue reading “Ribband of Blue”
Ribband
Ribband riband, riban (, pathl (Num 15:38 the King James Version)). See COLOR, (2); CORD. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Ribband Num 15:38 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible Ribband Num 15:38 (c) This ribbon of blue was evidently intended to remind the priest of his heavenly calling. This color of blue is connected with Heaven’s beauty, … Continue reading “Ribband”
Ribash
Ribash SEE ISAAC BEN-SHESHETH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ribas, Juan De
Ribas, Juan De a Spanish ecclesiastic, was born at Cordova in 1612. He belonged to the Order of Dominicans, and taught for many years in the convent of St. Paul at Cordova. His death occurred Nov. 4, 1687. Besides sermons and some ascetic treatises, he wrote, Sueldo al Cesar y a Dios su Gloria (1663, … Continue reading “Ribas, Juan De”
Ribas, Andrés P&érez De
Ribas, Andrs P&rez De A pioneer missionary, historian of north-western Mexico; born at Cordova, Spain, 1576; died in Mexico, 26 March, 1655. He joined the Society of Jesus in 1602, coming at once to America, and finishing his novitiate in Mexico in 1604. In the same year he was sent to undertake the Christianization of … Continue reading “Ribas, Andrés P&érez De”
Riband
Riband (Num 15:38). SEE LACE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ribalta, Francisco
Ribalta, Francisco an eminent Spanish painter, was born at Castellon de la Plana in 1551. He studied the works of Raphael and Sebastian del Piombo in Rome, and settled in Valencia. His design, color, and composition are highly commended. Among his works are a Last Supper, a Holy Family, and The Entombment of Christ. He … Continue reading “Ribalta, Francisco”