Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Piazza, Cav. Andrea an Italian painter of the Venetian school, was born at Caitelfranco about 1600. He was the nephew and pupil of Paolo Piazza (q.v.), whom he accompanied to Rome, and whose style he adopted, though somewhat modified by an attentive study of the works of the great masters. He acquired distinction, and was … Continue reading “Piazza, Cav. Andrea”

Piazza, Carlo Bartolomeo an Italian monk, deserves to be mentioned here. He was abbe and counsellor of the Congregation of the Index, and published Diarium Vaticanum (Rome, 1687, 4to), and La Gerarchia cardinalizia (ibid. 1703, fol.). Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, 40:35. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Piazza Armerina (PLATIENSIS) Located in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicily. The city of Piazza Armerina is situated on a high hill in a very fertile district. Its origin is obscure. Gulielmo il Malo destroyed it in 1166 on account of a rebellion, and Gulielmo il Buono rebuilt it, together with the church of l’Asunta, now … Continue reading “Piazza Armerina”

Piauhy (DE PIAUHY, PIAHUNENSIS) Suffragan of the Archdiocese of Belem do Para, in the State of Piauhy, north-eastern Brazil, The state is bounded on the north by the Atlantic, west by Maranhao, south by Bahia, east by Pemambuco and Ceara. It takes its name from the river Piauhy. Its area is 116,218 sq. miles, and … Continue reading “Piauhy”

Piatus of Mons (Secular name, JEAN-JOSEPH LOISEAUX), b. 5 Aug., 1815; d. in the Monastery of Ste. Claire, Bruges, 21 April 1904. As a student of priesthood he distinguished himself in moral theology and canon law. After his ordination as a secular priest of the Diocese of Torunai, Belgium, in 1838, he continued his study … Continue reading “Piatus of Mons”

Piattoli, Gaetano a Florentine painter, was born in 1703. He studied under Francesco Riviera at Leghorn. Lanzi says he is particularly extolled for the excellence of his portraits. He found abundant employment at Florence in that branch of the art, and was not only patronized by the inhabitants, but was employedto paint the portraits of … Continue reading “Piattoli, Gaetano”

Piatto Cardinalizio An allowance granted by the pope to cardinals residing in curia or otherwise employed by the Church, to enable them to maintain their dignity with decorum. It was not given to cardinals supported in Rome by their sovereign, nor is it accepted by cardinals of noble family. The entire allowance was not always … Continue reading “Piatto Cardinalizio”

Piatti, Francesco an Italian painter, was, according to Fuessli, born at Teglio, in the Valteline, in 1650. He executed many works for the churches in the neighborhood, and painted much for the collections. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Piastrini, Giovanni Domienico a painter, was born at Pistoja about 1700. He studied under Cav. Benedetto Luti at Florence, and afterwards went to lome, where he distinguished himself by paintings in the church of St. Maria in Via Lata; in which, according to Lanzi, he rivalled the best followers of Carlo Maratti. He also painted … Continue reading “Piastrini, Giovanni Domienico”

Piarists A religious order founded in Rome in 1597 by Saint Joseph Calasanctius, to provide free education for poor children. Calasanctius gathered about himself several companions, established schools, and united his brothers to the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God (1614 ). In 1617 these two societies were separated and by a Brief; the … Continue reading “Piarists”