Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Placidia, empress Placidia (1), empress. [See GALLA.] Fuente: Wace’s Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature

Placide-Louis Chapelle (1842-1905) Archbishop of New Orleans, born Runes, Lozere, France ; died New Orleans, Louisiana. He studied at Saint Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore , and was ordained in 1865 . Consecrated coadjutor Archbishop of Santa Fe in 1891 , he succeeded to the see in 1894 , being transferred to New Orleans in 1891 . … Continue reading “Placide-Louis Chapelle”

Placeus SEE PLACE, JOSUE DE LA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Placette, Jean de la a noted French Protestant divine, whose religious convictions caused his exile, was born at Pontac in 1639. His father was himself a minister, and trained Jean with great care for the preaching of the glad tidings. In 1660 he was ordained, and continued faithfully to discharge the obligations of his sacred … Continue reading “Placette, Jean de la”

Placet (placi[e]tum regium, literceparcatis seu exequatur) is the sanction by a reigning prince to the promulgation and execution of an ecclesiastical ordinance. The placet is necessitated as soon as ecclesiastical ordinances transgress the purely religious boundaries, and come in contact with those of the state. As soon as the mutual boundaries had acquired a relative … Continue reading “Placet”

places, high Probably originally altars on any slight elevation, mentioned in the Old Testament. Before the Temple was built, there was nothing contrary to the law in the “high places” provided God alone was worshipped there, and no incense or victims were offered to idols. During the period of the Judges and the Kings, the … Continue reading “places, high”

Places, Besieged SEE MAZOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Placentia, Councils Of (Concilium Placentinum) Several important ecclesiastical gatherings were held there. The first of importance was convened March 1, 1095, and concluded March 5, by pope Urban II. Two hundred bishops attended, with nearly 4000 other ecclesiastics and 30,000 laymen. So innumerable were the multitude of persons who flocked- to it that no church … Continue reading “Placentia, Councils Of (Concilium Placentinum)”

Placebo an office in the Church of Rome, so called from its first word, has for its purpose the prayer for souls. It is the antiphon (q.v.) at vespers in the office of the dead, as the dirge is at matins. See Procter, Book of Common Prayer; Elliott, Delineation of Romanism. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Placebo”

Place Of Toll PLACE OF TOLL.See Receipt of Custom. Fuente: A Dictionary Of Christ And The Gospels Place Of Toll PLACE OF TOLL.In AV [Note: Authorized Version.] receipt of custom. See Customs and Tribute, 2. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible