Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Peter Chrysologus, St an Italian prelate, was born at Imola, in the northern part of Italy, towards the close of the 4th century. He was educated by Cornelius, a bishop, and received ordination as deacon from the same prelate. In 433 he was consecrated archbishop of Rav:enna by pope Sixtus III, who knew all his … Continue reading “Peter Chrysologus, St”

Peter Chrysologus, Saint Confessor; Doctor of the Church; Bishop of Ravenna; born in Imola, Italy in 406; died there in 450. He was baptized, educated, and ordained deacon by Cornelius, Bishop of Imola. In 433 he was elevated to the Bishopric of Ravenna, and was one of the principal adversaries of Monophysitism. Peter was famous … Continue reading “Peter Chrysologus, Saint”

Peter Chrysolanus an Italian prelate, was born in the latter part of the 11th century. He was raised to the archbishopric of Milan in 1110, having previously held some less important see. He was sent by pope Paschal II on a mission to the emperor Alexius I Comnenus, and engaged eagerly in the controversy on … Continue reading “Peter Chrysolanus”

Peter Chanel, Saint Martyr; born Cuet, France, 1802; died Futuna Island, 1841. He was ordained, 1827, and in 1831 joined the Marists, who sent him to the South Pacific missions, and assigned him to Futuna in 1837. There he was martyred by the pagans. Beatified in 1889; canonized in 1954 . Feast, 28 April. Fuente: … Continue reading “Peter Chanel, Saint”

Peter, Chair of Portable chair preserved at the Vatican and believed to be a chair used by Saint Peter, the extant testimony referring to it dating from the 2nd century . The feast of the Chair of Saint Peter at Rome has been celebrated from the early days of the Christian era on 18 January … Continue reading “Peter, Chair of”

Peter Cellensis (PETER DE LA CELLE). Bishop of Chartres, b. of noble parentage in Champagne; d. at Chartres, 20 February, 1183. He was educated in the monastery of St. Martin-des-Champs at Paris, became a Benedictine, and in 1150 was made Abbot of La Celle near Troyes, whence his surname, Cellensis. In 1162 he was appointed … Continue reading “Peter Cellensis”

Peter Cantor Theologian, b. probably at Gisberoi near Beauvais, France; d. at Long Pont Abbey, 22 Sept., 1197. He was a member of the Hosdenc family; when still young he went to Reims, which may possibly have been his birthplace, and was educated at the cathedral school. He was a professor for many years, canon … Continue reading “Peter Cantor”

Peter Canisius, Saint Confessor; Doctor of the Church; born Nimwegen, Netherlands, 1521; died Fribourg, Switzerland, 1597. He was the second Apostle of Germany, theologian and leader of the Counter-Reformation. He studied arts, civil law, and theology at the University of Cologne; at the instigation of Peter Faber he entered the Society of Jesus in 1543. … Continue reading “Peter Canisius, Saint”

Peter Canisius, Blessed (Kannees, Kanys, probably also De Hondt). Born at Nimwegen in the Netherlands, 8 May, 1521; died in Fribourg, 21 November, 1597. His father was the wealthy burgomaster, Jacob Canisius; his mother, Ægidia van Houweningen, died shortly after Peter’s birth. In 1536 Peter was sent to Cologne, where he studied arts, civil law, … Continue reading “Peter Canisius, Blessed”

Peter Campanora Reigned from 983 to 984 ) Born in Pavia, Italy as Peter Campanora; died in Rome, Italy . Prior to his election, he was Bishop of Pavia and chancellor of the empire under Otto II. After the death of Otto, the pope was incarcerated by the antipope , Boniface VII , in the … Continue reading “Peter Campanora”