Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

patriarchal cross A cross with two cross-bars, which forms a part of the heraldic arms of an archbishop . It is carried before him in processions, etc., in his own ecclesiastical province. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Patriarchal Cross a cross which, like the patriarchal crosier, has its upright part crossed by two horizontal bars, the … Continue reading “Patriarchal Cross”

Patriarch, Patriachs patri-ark, (, patriarches). The word occurs in the New Testament in application to Abraham (Heb 7:4), to the sons of Jacob (Act 7:8, Act 7:9), and to David (Act 2:29). In Septuagint it is used as the equivalent of the head of the fathers’ house, or of a tribe (1Ch 24:31; 1Ch 27:32; … Continue reading “Patriarch, Patriachs”

Patriarch, Ecumenical A title first assumed by John the Faster, bishop of Constantinople (died 595) and vehemently opposed by the popes because it signified “imperial” or “universal” father. The Byzantine prelates persisted in using the title, which is now claimed by the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Patriarch and Patriarchate Names of the highest ecclesiastical dignitaries after the pope, and of the territory they rule. I. ORIGIN OF THE TITLE Patriarch (Gr. patriarches; Lat. patriarcha) means the father or chief of a race (patria, a clan or family). The word occurs in the Septuagint for the chiefs of the tribes (e.g. 1 … Continue reading “Patriarch and Patriarchate”

Patriarch (, from , clan, and , rule) A patriarch is the father or head of a or clan. As applied to Bible characters, the term usually denotes either the forefathers of the human race or the progenitors of Israel-Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and his twelve sons. In the LXX_ of 1Ch 24:31; 1Ch 27:22, 2Ch … Continue reading “Patriarch”

Patres Sacrrum (i.e. Fathers of the Sacred Rites), a title given to the priests of Mithras (q.v.) among the ancient Romans under the emperors. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Patres Patrum (Lat. for Fathers of the Fathers), a designation sometimes given to bishops in the ancient Christian Church. Gregory of Nyssa was called by this name in the canons of the second Council of Nice; and others say that Theodosius, the emperor, gave Chrysostom the same title after death. SEE PATRES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Patres Patrum”

Patres (Lat. for fathers) is a transfer of the Oriental idiom by which every teacher or governor is respectfully entitled abba, father. The officers of the early Church were termed Patres Ecclesiae or Patres Clericorum. Presbyters were called Patres Laicorum, and simply patres. Thus the name papa, pope, is a term of reverence and affection, … Continue reading “Patres”

Patras A metropolitan see in Achaia. It was one of the twelve ancient cities of Achaia, built near Mount Panachaicon (now Voidia), and formed of three small districts, Aroe, Antheia, and Mesatis. After the Dorian invasion Patreus established there a colony from Laconia, and gave his name to the city. In the Peloponnesian War it … Continue reading “Patras”

Patouillet, Louis a French Jesuit, was born at Dijon, March 31, 1699. His studies were finished in the College of Dijon, where he had father Oudin among his teachers. He was admitted into the Order of the Jesuits, taught philosophy at Laon, and devoted himself at the same time to preaching. After several years, being … Continue reading “Patouillet, Louis”