Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Procedure, Ecclesiastical or the rules to be followed in the Church of Rome in disciplinary actions. They owe their regulation to pope Innocent III. Previous to his time, it is true, the official vindication had assumed a more definite form in the synodal jurisdiction of the archdeacon. But he perfected them, and there are now … Continue reading “Procedure, Ecclesiastical”

Procaccini, Giulio Cesare the best artist of the family, was born in 1548. He renounced sculpture, in which he had made considerable progress, for painting, which he studied in the school of the Caracci. The works of Correggio were the principal object of his studies, and many judges are of opinion that no painter ever … Continue reading “Procaccini, Giulio Cesare”

Procaccini, Ercole the elder, was the head of the celebrated family of artists of that name. He was born in 1520 at Bologna, where the greater number of his works still exist. He died about 1591. Authors are divided in opinion respecting his merit: Baldinucci and Malvasia call him a painter of moderate talent, while … Continue reading “Procaccini, Ercole”

Procaccini, Camillo an Italian painter who contributed to sacred art, was born in 1546. He received his first instruction in the school of his father, and afterwards visited Rome, where some biographers say that he studied the works of Michael Angelo and Raphael. Procaccini wrought uninterruptedly, and produced paintings at such a rate that his … Continue reading “Procaccini, Camillo”

Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus, Saints Martyrs of the Diocletian persecution (about 304). The “Martyrologium Hieronymian.” contains the names of these three martyrs on four different days (the four days 8-11 October evidently signify no more than the date on a single day), with the topographical identification: “In Tarso Cilicie”, on 27 Sept. (ed. De Rossi-Duchesne, … Continue reading “Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus, Saints”

Probus, Sextus Anicius Petronius Probus (4), Sextus Anicius Petronius (Corp. Inscrip. vi. i, n. 1752), a member of one of the most illustrious families in Rome, consul with Gratian in a.d. 371, and four times pretorian prefect of Italy, Illyricum, the Gauls, and Africa. He had also been proconsul in Africa in 358 (Cod. Theod. … Continue reading “Probus, Sextus Anicius Petronius”

Probus, Marcus Aurelius Roman Emperor, 276-82, raised to the throne by the army in Syria to succeed Tacitus. Of humble origin, he was born at Sirmium in Illyria; by courage and ability he won the confidence of the soldiers, and during the reign of Marcus Aurelius [should read “Lucius Domitius Aurelianus” — Ed.] he subdued … Continue reading “Probus, Marcus Aurelius”

Probus Lector an Irish monastic, flourished in the Monastery of Slane, Ireland, A.D. 949. His original name was Ceanchair, but, like many Irish scholars and missionaries of that period, he Latinized it. He wrote the first Life of St. Patrick about 600 years after the saint’s death. Piacre had previously written some verses on the … Continue reading “Probus Lector”

Probus Martyrs (437) born Salamanca. The last three are brothers, the youngest of whom, Paulillus, was sold into slavery and died later of exposure. They accompanied the Vandal King Genseric to Africa , but when persecution broke out were banished from court. Imprisoned for using the Nicene Creed they died under torture and are considered … Continue reading “Probus”

Probst SEE SPRENG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature