Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Protus and Hyacinth, Saints Martyrs during the persecution of Valerian (257-9). The day of their annual commemoration is mentioned in the “Depositio Martyrum” in the chronographia for 354 (Ruinart, “Acta martyrum”, ed. Tatisbon, 632) under 11 September. The chronographia also mentions their graves, in the Coemeterium of Basilla on the Via Salaria, later the Catacomb … Continue reading “Protus and Hyacinth, Saints”

Protracted Meetings SEE REVIVAL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Protracted Meetings General references 1Ki 8:65; 2Ch 7:8-10; 2Ch 30:23 Revivals Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Prototype is a term used in theology to designate the original type (q.v.) or form of anything, and especially in the following dogma: The prototypal form in which Adam was created was the image of God; in Christ that image is restored; and it is the hope of the Christian that this form will be … Continue reading “Prototype”

Protothronus is, in the Greek Church, the name of the first bishop of an ecclesiastical province; he holds the first rank after the patriarch or after the metropolitan. At the death of either of these latter dignitaries, the protothronus assumes his jurisdiction until a successor is installed. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Protosyncellus is the vicar or assistant of a Greek patriarch, who generally resides along with himn in his palace. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Protopsaltes is the chief singer or master of the choir in Greek churches. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Protopresbyter ( , usually called protopope) is in the Russo-Greek Church an intermediate degree between the bishop and the simple priests. The situation and functions of the protopresbyter are essentially the same as those of the former archpriests of the episcopal cathedrals, and of the deans in the country. Each cathedral has its protopresbyter, but … Continue reading “Protopresbyter”

protopope (Greek: protopapas, chief priest) Term used in the Orthodox and Byzantine Uniat Churches to designate a priest of higher rank, who corresponds in general to the archpriest or dean in the Western Rite. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Protopope A priest of higher rank in thc Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches, corresponding in general to … Continue reading “Protopope”

Protopapa is the archpriest in the Greek Church who stands on the left hand of the patriarch (q.v.). His dignity is entirely ecclesiastical: he administers the holy sacrament to the patriarch at all high and solemn masses, and receives it from him. He is the head ecclesiastical dignitary, not only with respect to his peculiar … Continue reading “Protopapa”

Protonotarius Apostolicus is a notary appointed by the papal see. The qualification of 7irpLTro (primus) is but honorary. In the apostolic chancery rules the word prothonotary is regularly employed, but the papal bulls and rescripts call the same functionary notarius apostolicus. The papal notaries appointed in the city of Rome (in curia), and forming, twelve … Continue reading “Protonotarius Apostolicus”