Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Opalia a festival celebrated by the ancient Romans in honor of Ops, the wife of Saturn, on Dec. 19 being the third of the Saturnalia. The vows made of this occasion were offered in a sitting posture, the devotee touching the ground, because Ops represented the earth. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

O.P. = Order of Preachers ; Ordo Praedicatorum ; Dominicans Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Oosterzee, Johann Jacob Van a noted Dutch theologian, was born April 1, 1817, at Rotterdam. He studied at Utrecht, and on leaving the university in 1840 was made doctor of theology for presenting his Disputatio Theologica de Jesu, e Virgine Maria Nato. In 1841 he was preacher at Eemnes, in 1843 at Alkmaar, in 1844 … Continue reading “Oosterzee, Johann Jacob Van”

Oostacker, Shrine of A miraculous shrine of the Blessed Virgin, and place of pilgrimage from Belgium, Holland, and Northern France. It takes its name from a little hamlet two miles from Ghent in the Province of East Flanders, Belgium. Its origin as a centre of pilgrimage is comparatively recent, dating from 1873. In 1871 the … Continue reading “Oostacker, Shrine of”

Oost, Jacob van, The Younger son and pupil of the preceding, was born at Bruges in 1637. At twenty years of age his father sent him to Italy to complete his education, and, after having resided there several years, he returned to Flanders an able and accomplished designer. He painted some pictures for the churches … Continue reading “Oost, Jacob van, The Younger”

Oost, Jacob van The Elder an eminent Flemish painter, was born at Bruges about 1600. It is not known under whom he first studied, but in 1621 he painted an altar-piece for one of the churches in his native city, which excited the surprise and admiration of contemporary artists. Being ambitious of further improvement, he … Continue reading “Oost, Jacob van The Elder”

Ooscopy (fr. , an egg, and , to observe), a method of divination by the examination of eggs. SEE DIVINATION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oort, Lambrecht Van a Flemish painter and architect, was born at Amersfort about 1520. He acquired considerable reputation as a historical painter, but was more distinguished as an architect. He resided chiefly at Antwerp, where he was received into the academy in 1547. In the museum at Antwerp is a picture of the Resurrection of … Continue reading “Oort, Lambrecht Van”

Oonsell, Guillaume Van a Flemish Roman Catholic preacher, was born at Antwerp August 9, 1571. He studied in Spain, and after his return to his native land joined the Dominicans at Ghent in 1593. After being for a while professor of theology at Anitwerl. He became successively sub-prior at Maestricht, prior at Ghent and Bruges, … Continue reading “Oonsell, Guillaume Van”

Ooms, Jean Baptiste a Belgian mystical writer, was born at Ghele, in Brabant, near the middle of the 17th century. He studied at Falcon. College, Louvain, and became professor of theology at Ghent. He was made archpriest of the deanery of that city June 18, 1694, and confessor of the Capuchin nuns. He died at … Continue reading “Ooms, Jean Baptiste”