Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Paschal III (Antipope) (GUIDO OF CREMA) The second antipope in the time of Alexander III. He was elected in 1164 to succeed Cardinal Octavian, who, under the name of Victor IV, had warred so many years against Alexander III. To meet the demands of Frederick Barbarossa, he canonized Charlemagne in 1165, but this action was … Continue reading “Paschal III (Antipope)”

Paschal III antipope, was electedby the influence of the emperor Frederick I, in’ opposition to Alexander III, in 1165. He took possession of Rome for a short time, Alexander being obliged to escape to Benevento, but with the departure of the imperial army fromn Rome in 1167 Paschal was obliged to quit also. He died … Continue reading “Paschal III”

Paschal II, Pope Reigned from 13 August 1099 to 21 January 1118 . Born c.1055 at Bieda, Galeata, Italy as Rainebius; died in Rome, Italy . He was a Benedictine , cardinal -priest, and a member of the papal court under Pope Gregory VII and Pope Urban II. As pope , his policy, which was … Continue reading “Paschal II, Pope”

Paschal II pope of Rome, was a Tuscan by birth. His family name was Ranieri. He was a native of Bledawhere he was born about the middle of the 11th century. He joined the Order of Clugny, and having been sent to Rome in the interests of his monastery, he was noticed by pope Gregory … Continue reading “Paschal II”

Paschal I, Pope Reigned from 25 January 817 to 824. Born Rome, Italy ; died there. He joined the Roman clergy , became superior of the monastery of Saint Stephen, and took care of the pilgrims who came to Rome. As pope he received from Emperor Louis I a document confirming the rights and possessions … Continue reading “Paschal I, Pope”

Paschal I a pope of Rome, was born at Rome near the middle of the 8th-century. After taking-the monastic vows he entered into Holy orders, and was for several years abbot of the Benefit monastery of St. Stephen at Rome. Pope Leo III elevated him to the cardinate, and upon the death of pope Stephen … Continue reading “Paschal I”

Paschal Controversy designates the various disputes which have agitated the Church regarding the proper reckoning of Easter. The three synoptical Gospels are unanimous (Mat 26:17; Mat 26:19; Mar 14:12-16; Luk 22:17-19) in their statement that our Lord instituted the holy Eucharist in his last paschal supper. John is equally precise in saying that the Jews … Continue reading “Paschal Controversy”

Paschal Communion The obligation of members of the Catholic Church to approach the Sacrament of Penance, if in a state of sin, once a year, and also of receiving the Holy Eucharist , as a mark of fidelity to membership, and under penalty of exclusion from it and all rights as a Catholic . The … Continue reading “Paschal Communion”

Paschal candle A large candle, symbolic of the Risen Saviour, the Light of the World which is blessed at the service on Holy Saturday, is used that day in the blessing of the baptismal water, and is lighted on the Gospel side of the sanctuary during solemn services during the paschal season. In it are … Continue reading “Paschal Candle”

Paschal antipope of Rome, flourished in the 7th century. He was early admitted to the service of the Church, and was for some time archdeacon of the Romanish Church. During the sickness of pope Conon, in order to take possession, of the gold which this pontiff had bequeathed to the clergy and to the monasteries, … Continue reading “Paschal”