Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Padua (Patavina) Diocese in northern Italy. The city is situated on a fertile plain and is surrounded and traversed by the Bachiglione River. Its streets are almost all flanked with colonnades. The most splendid of its churches is “il Santo”, that is, the basilica of St. Anthony of Padua, begun in 1232; its style is … Continue reading “Padua”

Padroado The privilege of patronage extended by the pope to the King of Portugal over three episcopal sees in India, and repeatedly recognized by declarations of Rome from 1534-1606. When vicars Apostolic were appointed over territories included under the Padroado, a struggle ensued between the clergy of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and … Continue reading “Padroado”

Padovano, Giusto an old Italian painter who lived at Padua, was a native of Florence. His real name was Giusto Menabuoi; but he was called Padovano from having been eventually a citizen of Padua, where he chiefly resided, and died in 1397 at an advanced age. Vasari says Padovano was a disciple of Giotto, and … Continue reading “Padovano, Giusto”

Padovano, Antonio And Giovanni two old painters, probably brothers, to whom Morelli attributes the works in the church of S. Giovanni Battista (see the next article). In his Notizia, Morelli says that formerly there was the following inscription on one of the gates, Opus Johannis et Antonii de Padua; for which reason Morelli conjectures that … Continue reading “Padovano, Antonio And Giovanni”

Padovanino, Francesco an Italian painter, was born at Padua in the year 1552. It is not known with whom he studied, but he painted history with considerable reputation. He possessed inventive genius, and was a correct and graceful designer. He painted some works for the churches, one of the best of which is a picture … Continue reading “Padovanino, Francesco”

Padova, Girolamo da called also Girolamo dal Santo, an Italian painter, was born at Padua in 1480, and died about 1550. He was celebrated in his day for his small pictures of historical subjects, which he decorated with bas-relief sarcophagi and other antique ornaments, with inscriptions copied for the most part from the Paduan marbles. … Continue reading “Padova, Girolamo da”

Padova, (Maestro), Angelo an Italian painter who flourished at Padua about 1489, and painted in the refectory of the monastery of Santa Giustina a picture of The Crucifixion, which Lanzi says is designed in a grand style, and executed with great spirit. He was a close imitator of the style of Andrea Mantegna. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Padova, (Maestro), Angelo”

Padong, Bhutan, India, mission of Situated in the northern part of India and the southern part of Tibet, to the Vicar Apostolic of which it is subject, pending a decree from the Holy See making it the independent Mission of Southern Tibet. Covered the area of Bhutan, 20,000 square miles. Founded, 1883 and entrusted to … Continue reading “Padong, Bhutan, India, mission of”

Padon (Heb. Padon’, , deliverance; Sept. ), head of one of the families of Nethinim who returned from Babylon (Ezr 2:44; Neh 7:47). B.C. ante 520. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Padon Ezr 2:44. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Padon PADON.A family of Nethinim who returned with Zeruh., Ezr 2:44 = Neh 7:47; … Continue reading “Padon”

Padilla, Juan de Friar Minor, protomartyr of the United States, born Andalusia, Spain; died Hall County, Nebraska, c.1544. He joined the Franciscan Order and c.1528, went to Mexico, there joining the Franciscan province of the Holy Gospel. Chaplain for the expedition to Nueva Galicia, under Nullo de Guzman, 1529-1531, from 1531-1540 he engaged in missionary … Continue reading “Padilla, Juan de”