Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Paris, Francois de (2) commonly known as the Abbe Paris, was born at Paris June 30, 1690. His father, being an eminent counselor of the Parliament, designed him, as his oldest son, to succeed him in his office, and consequently bade him study law. But the son, determining to be an ecclesiastic, was admitted into … Continue reading “Paris, Francois de (2)”

Paris, Francois (1) a French ascetic author, was born at Chantillon in the neighborhood of Paris, about the middle of the 17th century. He died in 1718 at an- advanced age. He was a servant in the house of Varet, grand-vicar of Sens, where, evincing great talents, he was educated for holy orders by his … Continue reading “Paris, Francois (1)”

Paris, France Capital of France. The Roman Lutetia, Paris became a Christian center at an early date, its first apostles being Saint Denis and his companions, Saint Rusticus and Saint Eleutherius. Through the intercession of Saint Genevieve, Paris was preserved from Attila’s invasion, and under the Merovingian kings realized its widespread religious development, beginning with … Continue reading “Paris, France”

Paris, Councils Of (Concilium Luteciense, or Parisiense). Several such ecclesiastical synods were held at that city. Some of them are more noteworthy than others. We make room here only for those of special import. 1. The first was held in 360, according to the most common opinion, under Julian the Apostate, who was proclaimed emperor … Continue reading “Paris, Councils Of”

Paris Commune, Martyrs of the The secular priests and the religious who were murdered in Paris, in May 1871, on account of their sacred calling. They may be divided into three groups: those who on the 24th of May were executed within the prison of La Roquette; the Dominican Fathers, who, on the following day, … Continue reading “Paris Commune, Martyrs of the”

Paris Bordone Painter of the Venetian school, born Treviso, Italy , 1495; died Venice, Italy , 1570. Strongly influenced by Giorgione and by Titian, he successfully imitated the latter whom he closely approaches as a portrait painter. His finest painting is in the Academy of Venice, “The Fisherman Presenting the Ring of Saint Mark to … Continue reading “Paris Bordone”

Paris, Alexis-Paulin Philologist, born at Avenay, Marne, France, 25 March, 1800; died 13 Feb., 1881. Having finished his classical studies at Reims, he was sent by his father to Paris to study law, but devoted most of his time to literature. In 1824 he published “Apologie de l’Ecole Romantique”, in which he advocated the imitation … Continue reading “Paris, Alexis-Paulin”

Paris ARCHDIOCESE OF PARIS (PARIBIENSIS) Paris comprises the Department of the Seine. It was re-established by the Concordat of 1802 with much narrower limits than it had prior to the Revolution, when, besides the city of Paris and its suburbs, it comprised the archdeanery of Josas (including the deaneries of Châteaufort and Montlhéry) and the … Continue reading “Paris”

Parini, Giuseppe Italian poet, born at Bosisio, 23 May, 1729; died at Milan, 15 Aug., 1799. Parini was early taken to Milan. He was an apt pupil and showed that he possessed marked ability for teaching, which was to be the work of the greater part of his life. His poetic talent also evinced itself … Continue reading “Parini, Giuseppe”

Parinama-vada (Skr.) Theory of evolution expounded by the Sankhya (q.v.), according to which the disturbed equilibrium between two primary substances (prakrti and purusa) is responsible for change. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy