Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ortega y Gasset, Jose Born in Madrid, May 9, 1883. At present in Buenos Aires, Argentine. Son of Ortega y Munillo, the famous Spanish journalist. Studied at the College of Jesuits in Miraflores and at the Central University of Madrid. In the latter he presented his Doctor’s dissertation, El Milenario, in 1904, thereby obtaining his … Continue reading “Ortega y Gasset, Jose”

Ortega, Raymundo a Spanish theologian noted for his antiquarian labors, was born at Beja in the 9th century. Nothing further is known of his personal history. His work, De Antiquitatibus Lusitaniae, which is reputed to have been written about 878, is a valuable treatise, and will perpetuate the memory of this scholar. He died towards … Continue reading “Ortega, Raymundo”

Ortega (ST.), Juan de, a Spanish architect, flourished during the 11th century. According to Miliza, he was the son of Vela Velasquez, and a native of Fontana d’Ortunno, dear Burgos. He is said to have made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, and to have erected at Montesdosa a church, a monastery, and a hospital, still existing. … Continue reading “Ortega”

Orsisius (Arsisios, Oresiesis-Heru-sa Ast) Egyptian monk of the fourth century; was a disciple of Pachomius on the Island Tabenna in the Nile. When Pacomius died (348), Orsisius was chosen as his successor; but he resigned in favour of Theodore. It was not till Theodore’s death (c. 380) that Orsisius, advised by St. Athanasius, accepted the … Continue reading “Orsisius”

Orsini One of the most ancient and distinguished families of the Roman nobility, supporters of the papacy and the Guelphs against the emperor and the Ghibellines, whose cause was ordinarily advocated by the great Colonna family of Rome. The wars between the Orsini and the Colonna form an important part of medieval Italian history. In … Continue reading “Orsini”

Orsi, Prospero a Roman painter, was born in 1560. According to Baglioni, he was employed by pope Sixtus V in the palace of St. John of Lateran, where he painted two ceilings, one representing the Children of Israel passing through the Red Sea, and the other Isaac blessing Jacob. He was the particular friend of … Continue reading “Orsi, Prospero”

Orsi, Lelio (called LELIO DA NOVELLARA), an Italian painter, was born at Reggio in 1511. Banished from his native city for some unknown reason, he established himself at Novellara, where he gained such great distinction as to acquire the surname. Notwithstanding he was one of the ablest artists of his time and his works have … Continue reading “Orsi, Lelio”

Orsi, Giuseppe Agostino A cardinal, theologian, and ecclesiastical historian, born at Florence, 9 May, 1692, of an aristocratic Florentine family; died at Rome, 12 June, 1761. He studied grammar and rhetoric under the Jesuits, and entered the Dominican Order at Fiesole, 21 February, 1708. At his profession he received the name of Giuseppe Agostino, having … Continue reading “Orsi, Giuseppe Agostino”

Orsi, Bernardino an Italian painter, flourished at Reggio in the early part of the 15th century. According to Tiraboschi he was an eminent artist in his time. Most of his works have perished. Lanzi says Reggio still boasts a Madonna of Loretto painted by him in the cathedral in 1501. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Orsi, Bernardino”

Orsi, Benedetto an Italian painter, was a native of Pescia, and flourished about 1660. Lanzi says he was an eminent pupil of Baldassare Franceschini, called Il Volterrano. There is a fine picture of St. John attributed to him in the church of St. Stefano, at Pescia. He also painted the Seven Works of Mercy for … Continue reading “Orsi, Benedetto”