Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Patrii Dei (Lat. pater, a father, and Dii, gods), a name applied in heathen antiquity to the gods from whom tribes were believed to be sprung, or to gods worshipped by their ancestors. Sometimes the name was given to the spirits of their deceased ancestors. Among the ancient Romans the term was sometimes used to … Continue reading “Patrii Dei”

Patrick’s Purgatory, Saint Lough Derg, Ireland. This celebrated sanctuary in Donegal, in the Diocese of Clogher, dates from the days of St. Patrick, but it is also known as the Lough Derg pilgrimage, so named from Lough Derg, a sheet of water covering 2200 acres, about thirteen miles in circumference 450 feet above sea level, … Continue reading “Patrick’s Purgatory, Saint”

Patrick’s Purgatory A sanctuary famous since the time of Saint Patrick and located on Station Island, Lough Derg, Donegal, Ireland. It was under the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine in the Middle Ages, then under the Franciscans, and now is governed by secular priests. The church of Saint Patrick was built in 1780. About 3000 … Continue reading “Patrick’s Purgatory”

Patrick, Symon D.D., a celebrated English prelate of the orthodox school, flourished during the important events of the 17th century, and stands next to Tillotson in influence .,and learning. Burnet, his contemporary, ranks Patrick with the most worthy of the English nation, and pronounces him one who was an honor to the Church and the … Continue reading “Patrick, Symon”

Patrick Sarsfield Born in 1650 in Lucan, Ireland; died on 21 August 1693 in Huy, Belgium. After following James II to France, he fought in Ireland, captured Sligo, defended Limerick, destroyed William’s siege train, and was created Earl of Lucan. In 1691 he saved the Irish forces from destruction, and later assented to the Peace … Continue reading “Patrick Sarsfield”

Patrick, Saint Confessor , Bishop of Armagh, apostle of Ireland ; born Kilpatrick, Scotland, 387; died Saul, Ireland , 493. He belonged to a Celto-Roman family of high rank, and at the age of sixteen was captured by Irish marauders and sold into slavery in Dalriada. During his captivity he was converted , and acquired … Continue reading “Patrick, Saint”

Patrick, National College of Saint The National College of Saint Patrick, founded 1795, through Dr Troy, Archbishop of Dublin, to satisfy the necessity of a Catholic College. The “Dunboyne Establishment,” a fund for the maintenance of a higher course of ecclesiastical studies, was bequeathed by John Butler, twelfth Baron Dunboyne. The Aula Maxima, opened 1893, … Continue reading “Patrick, National College of Saint”

Patrick Murray Theologian, born Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, 1811; died Maynooth College, 1882. Educated at Maynooth College, he was elected a Dunboyne, or senior student, 1835. He received a curacy in Dublin, was appointed professor of English and French in Maynooth, 1838, and became professor of theology there, 1841. The remainder of his life he … Continue reading “Patrick Murray”

Patrick Moran Cardinal , third Archbishop of Sydney, Australia ; born County Carlow, Ireland , 1830; died Sydney, Australia , 1911. Educated at the Irish College, and the Propaganda, Rome, he was ordained, 1853. He was appointed vice-rector of the Irish College, Professor of Hebrew at the Propaganda, and vice-rector of the Scots College. In … Continue reading “Patrick Moran”

Patrick, John D.D., an English divine, brother of the succeeding, was born at Gainsborough, in Lincolnshire, about 1640, and was educated at Cambridge University. After taking holy orders he was preacher at the Charter-house, London. He died about the opening of the 18th century. Like his brother the bishop, Dr. John Patrick was a decided … Continue reading “Patrick, John”