Protasius, Saint Martyrs , died Milan, Italy , c.165. They were the sons of Saint Vitalis and Saint Valeria. The Roman general, Astasius, came to Milan, and ordered the death of all Christians . Gervasius was beaten with leaden whips and Protasius was beheaded. Saint Ambrose , guided by a dream, discovered their burial place … Continue reading “Protasius, Saint”
Protasius and Gervasius, Saints
Protasius and Gervasius, Saints Martyrs of Milan, probably in the second century, patrons of the city of Milan and of haymakers; invoked for the discovery of thieves. Feast, in the Latin Church, 19 June, the day of the translation of the relics; in the Greek Church, 14 Oct., the supposed day of their death. Emblems: … Continue reading “Protasius and Gervasius, Saints”
Protasis
Protasis (Gr. protasis, placed first) In Aristotle’s logic a proposition, more particularly a proposition used as a premiss in a syllogism. — G.R.M. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Protais And Gervais, Sts.
Protais And Gervais, Sts. flourished in the first century of the Christian era, and were martyred at Milan towards the year 68. These two brothers were sons of St. Vital and St. Valeria, and their martyrdom appears to have taken place in the last years of the reign of Nero. Their memory was forgotten, until … Continue reading “Protais And Gervais, Sts.”
Protagoras of Abdera
Protagoras of Abdera (about 480-410 B.C.) A leading Sophist, renowned for his philosophical wisdom; author of many treatises on grammar, logic, ethics and politics; visited Athens on numerous occasions and was finally forced to flee after having been convicted of impiety. His famous formula that man is the measure of all things is indicative of … Continue reading “Protagoras of Abdera”
Protagoras
Protagoras (), the first of that class of Greek philosophers who took the name of Sophists (q.v.), flourished near the opening of the 5th century B.C. He was a native of Abdera, according to the concurrent testimony of Plato and several other writers (Proftag. p. 309, c; De Rtep. 10:p. 606, c; Heraclides Pont. ap. … Continue reading “Protagoras”
Prosyllogism
Prosyllogism See Episyllogism. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Prostration In Prayer
Prostration In Prayer SEE POSTURE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Prostration
prostration (Latin: pro, in front of; sternere, to cast down) To cast oneself down in front of anyone in adoration, petition, submission, or contrition. For instance, at the beginning of the Mass on Good Friday, and at the Litanies on Holy Saturday, the ministers lie prostrate a short time before the altar. To kneel on … Continue reading “Prostration”
Prostitution, Lascivious
Prostitution, Lascivious Forbidden Lev 19:29; Deu 23:17 Adultery; Lasciviousness Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible