Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Praefatio is, in the mass, the prayer which immediately precedes the canon, an exhortation to thankfulness, commencing with the words Sursum corda. In the Gothic or Mozarabic liturgy the Praefatio is called Illatio; in the Gallican, Immolatio and Contestatio. It is also called Hymnus Angelicus. Originally there was but one praefatio for all days and … Continue reading “Praefatio”

Praedicamenta (Scholastic) The ten praedicaments are, according to Aristotle (Met. V.) and the Schoolmen substance, quantity, quality, relation, habitus, when, where, location, action, passion. — R.A. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Praedicabilia (Lat. that which is able to be predicated) Since Greek philosophic thinking, the modes of predicating or the concepts to be affirmed of any subject whatsoever, usually enumerated as fivegenus, species, difference, property (or, characteristic), and accident. They assumed an important role in the scholastic discussions of universals. According to Kant, they are pure, … Continue reading “Praedicabilia”

Praedestinatus, an author Praedestinatus. The author known by this name wrote an anonymous work, first pub. in 1643 from a MS. in the Cathedral Library of Rheims by Sirmond, who somewhat inappropriately gave it its title from those against whom it was directed, and several times reprinted, e.g. by Migne (Patr. Lat. liii.), and bk. … Continue reading “Praedestinatus, an author”

Praecones (i.e. heralds) is a name sometimes given to deacons, because it was their duty to pronounce the usual formularies of exhortation, etc., during the celebration of divine service. The word praeco corresponds to the Greek , and gave rise to the English Church term bidding prayer. The deacons were required to bid prayer in … Continue reading “Praecones”

Praeclara custos virginum Hymn for Matins on 8 December, feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is not known who the author was, but it was written in the 17th century. There are at least four translations; the English title given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Praecentor SEE PRECENTOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Praebenda, Robert de a Scotch prelate, was elected bishop of Dunnblane in 1258. In 1268 he, with one other, was sent to protest against the contributions imposed upon the Scotch clergy by Ottobon. He was still bishop here in 1282. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 173. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Praebenda, Richard de a Scotch prelate, was consecrated bishop of the see of Dunkehl, in the Church of St. Andrews, August 9, 1169. He died in 1173. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 74. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Praebend SEE PREBEND. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature