Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Quisshion (pulvinar, cussinus, culcitrum), a cushion, usually of velvet, and stuffed with wool or horsehair, for the service-book on the south side of the altar, appears in Henry’s VI’s Book of the Hours, and was used by bishop Alndrewes. In the former it is on the south side, in the latter on the north. Albertis … Continue reading “Quisshion”

Quisqueja This island, one of the Great Antilles, now called St. Domingo or Hayti, was, at the time of the discovery of this part of the world, inhabited by a peaceable and harmless population, who were soon annihilated by Spanish cruelty. They adored the sun (Tonatiks) and the moon (Tona). Both luminaries resided at first … Continue reading “Quisqueja”

Quiroga, Joseph a Spanish Jesuit, was born at Lugo, in Galicia, and distinguished himself as a missionary in America. During his residence here he collected much information respecting the territories he visited. and on his return to Europe published his travels. He died in 1784. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Quirk is an architectural term for a small acute channel or recess much used in mouldings. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Quirinus, Saints Several martyrs of this name are mentioned in the “Martyrologium Hieronymianum” and in the historical Martyrologies of the early Middle Ages, and the feasts of these saints are still to be found in the catalogue of saints of the Roman Church. (1) According to the legendary Acts of the martyrs St. Maris and … Continue reading “Quirinus, Saints”

Quirinius QUIRINIUS.Luk 2:2 Authorized Version , And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria is better rendered in Revised Version NT 1881, OT 1885 , This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. From art. Census it will be seen that this statement probably means that this … Continue reading “Quirinius”

Quirini, Angelo Maria (Querini). Cardinal and scholar, born at Venice, 30 March, 1680; died at Brescia, 6 January, 1755. In 1696 he entered the Benedictine Order at Florence, and was appointed professor of Sacred Scripture in his monastery in 1705. Five years later he started on an educational journey through Germany, the Netherlands, England, and … Continue reading “Quirini, Angelo Maria”

Quirini SEE QUERINI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Quirinalia a festival celebrated among the ancient Romans in honor of Quirinus. It was kept on Feb. 17, being the day on which Romulus, who was called Quirinus, was said to have been carried up to heaven. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Quirinal Palace Residence of the Italian royal family on the Quirinal Hill, Rome. Before 1870 a papal palace where conclaves were held. Also used as summer residence. It was built by Pope Gregory XIII in 1574, and enlarged by later popes. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary