Perplex, Perplexity is rendered “perplexed” in 2Co 4:8, and in the most authentic mss. in Luk 24:4; see DOUBT, A, No. 1. “was much perplexed” in Luk 9:7; see DOUBT, A, No. 2. akin to A, No. 1, is translated “perplexity” in Luk 21:25 (lit., “at a loss for a way,” a, negative, poros, “a … Continue reading “Perplex, Perplexity”
Perpignan, University of
Perpignan, University of Peter IV of Aragon (1327-87), having conquered (1344) the town of Perpignan and reunited to his estates the Kingdom of Majorca, of which Perpignan was the capital, compensated that city for its loss of power by founding, at the request of the magistrates, 20 March, 1349, the University of Perpignan, for the … Continue reading “Perpignan, University of”
Perpignan, Diocese of
Perpignan, Diocese of (Perpinianum.) Comprises the Department of Pyrénées Orientales; created by the union of the ancient See of Elne, part of the Diocese of Urgel known as French Cerdagne, three cantons of the former Diocese of Alet, and two villages of the ancient Diocese of Narbonne. This department was united in 1802 to the … Continue reading “Perpignan, Diocese of”
Perpignan, Council Of
Perpignan, Council Of was convened Nov. 1, 1408, by pope Benedict XIII in the city of Perpignan, in the Eastern Pyrenees, and then belonging to the kingdom of Navarre, whither this rival pope had been obliged to retire from Avignon after the withdrawal of French support. This council was intended to anticipate the action of … Continue reading “Perpignan, Council Of”
Perpetuus, St., archbp. of Tours
Perpetuus, St., archbp. of Tours Perpetuus, St., 6th archbp. of Tours, between St. Eustochius and St. Volusianus, both of whom were his relatives, belonged to one of the great senatorial families of the Auvergne. He possessed considerable wealth (Greg. Tur. Hist. Franc. x. 31), was a student of sacred literature and a friend of the … Continue reading “Perpetuus, St., archbp. of Tours”
Perpetuus, Saint
Perpetuus, Saint Eighth Bishop of Tours, d. 1 January, or 8 December, 490, or 8 April, 491. He was a member of the illustrious family which produced St. Eustachius, who had been his predecessor, and also St. Volusianus, who became his successor in the same episcopal see. Appointed about 460, he guided the Church of … Continue reading “Perpetuus, Saint”
Perpetual Virginity Of Mary
Perpetual Virginity Of Mary the mother of Christ is a doctrine held by some branches of the Christian Church. As the being who was conceived in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary was of divine origin, and as her virginity had been maintained for the purpose of that miraculous conception, it is thought to … Continue reading “Perpetual Virginity Of Mary”
Perpetual Succour, Our Lady of
Perpetual Succour, Our Lady of (Or OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP.) The picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour is painted on wood, with background of gold. It is Byzantine in style and is supposed to have been painted in the thirteenth century. It represents the Mother of God holding the Divine Child while the … Continue reading “Perpetual Succour, Our Lady of”
Perpetual Succor, Feast of Our Lady of
Perpetual Succor, Feast of Our Lady of 27 June , in honor of the 13th-century Byzantine painting brought to Rome in the 15th century, venerated in the church of San Matteo and later in the church of the Redemptorists. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin under this title many graces have been obtained and … Continue reading “Perpetual Succor, Feast of Our Lady of”
perpetual praise
perpetual praise The unceasing praise rendered to God by the angels and the whole celestial court. This is, according to Holy Scripture, one of the special functions of the angels in heaven (Tobit 12; Apocalypse 8), and Our Lord refers to it as their perpetual occupation (Matthew 18:10). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary