Paternus St (1), a French prelate of the early mediaeval period, was born about 365. He was the founder of the Church of Vannes, and was taken from the solitude in which he lived to ascend the episcopal chair, then but recently established by king Meriadec. Constrained by persecution to leave his church, Paternus returned … Continue reading “Paternus St (3)”
Paterniani
Paterniani is the name of Manichaean heretics mentioned by St. Augustine and Preedestinatus as believing that the upper and intellectual part of the body was created by God, and the lower or sensual part by the evil one. They were also called Venustians (from Venus, the heathen goddess, who patronized unchastity), and were condemned for … Continue reading “Paterniani”
Paterini
Paterini SEE PATARENES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Pater superni luminis
Pater superni luminis Hymn for Vespers on 22 July , the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalen. It was written by Cardinal Bellarmine. Of the nine translations, the one given is by E. Caswall. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Pater-Noster
Pater Noster A prayer taught by Christ (Luke 11:2-4; Matthew 6:9-15) and therefore the most revered and oft-used formula of the Christian religion, frequent in Liturgy. The strictly correct form is that in use among Catholics, the termination “For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory” used by Protestants being an interpolation. … Continue reading “Pater-Noster”
Patenson, Venerable William
Patenson, Venerable William Venerable William Patenson, English martyr, born in Yorkshire or Durham; died at Tyburn, 22 January, 1591-2. Admitted to the English College, Reims, 1 May, 1584, he was ordained priest September, 1587, and left for the English mission 17 January, 1588-9. On the third Sunday of Advent, 1591, he said Mass in the … Continue reading “Patenson, Venerable William”
paten, communion
paten, communion A saucer-shaped vessel resembling the paten used at the Mass, but usually with a handle. It is held under the chin of the communicant, to guard against the dropping of the Sacred Host. It is not blessed. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Paten
paten A circular dish resembling a saucer, of the same material as the chalice, and consecrated by a bishop with anointings of holy chrism. It is used to hold the bread at the Offertory of the Mass, and later to hold the Sacred Host. At solemn Masses, except those of Requiem, the paten is held … Continue reading “Paten”
Patellarii Dii
Patellarii Dii a name sometimes given among the ancient Romans to the Lares, because offerings were made to them in patelae, or dishes. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Patella
Patella a surname of Ops (Plenty), as opening the stems of the corn-plant, that the ears might sprout out. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature