Omish Church a sect of Mennonites in America are sometimes so called, after one of their preachers of the 17th century. They are found also in Germany and Switzerland. SEE MENNONITES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
O.M.I.
O.M.I. = Oblates of Mary Immaculate; Missionary Oblates Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
O.Merced.
O.Merced. = Mercedarian Order Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Omer, St., Audomarus
Omer, St., Audomarus a French ascetic, was born about 595 at Orval, or Goldenthar, near Constance. He was of a wealthy family, but after the death of his mother he induced his father to give all his goods to the poor, and to retire with him into the convent of Luxeuil. There his talents and … Continue reading “Omer, St., Audomarus”
Omer, Saint
Omer, Saint Jesuit college, founded by Father Parsons, S.J., in 1592 or 1593, for the education of English youth during the Elizabethan persecution. Located in the Province of Artois, at that time subject to the King of Spain. In 1678 Artois became a French possession and the college prospered under the friendly government until 1762 … Continue reading “Omer, Saint”
Omer (St.), Ecclesiastical Council Of
Omer (St.), Ecclesiastical Council Of (Conciliunm Audomarenzse), was held in June, 1099, by Manassez of Rheims and four of his suffragans. The Treve de Dieu was established, and at the entreaty of Robert, count of Flanders, five articles of peace were drawn up. See Labbe, Conc. vol. x. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Omer (St.), Ecclesiastical Council Of”
OMER
OMER A measure of capacity among the Hebrews; the tenth part of an ephah; a little more than five pints. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Omer (Heb. id. , prop. a sheaf, as in Lev 23:10, etc., from , to bind or gather; Sept. ; Vulg. gonzer), a Hebrew dry measure (Exo 16:16; Exo … Continue reading “OMER”
Omens
Omens OMENS.See Magic Divination and Sorcery. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Omens omenz. See AUGURY; DIVINATION. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Omen
OMEN Is a word which, in its proper sense, signifies a sign or indication of some future event, especially of an alarming nature. Against the belief of omens it is observed, that it is contrary to every principle of sound philosophy; and whoever has studied the writings of St. Paul must be convinced that it … Continue reading “Omen”
omega, alpha and
omega, alpha and The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. Used by Saint John in the Apocalypse (1; 2; 22) to designate, once, the Eternal Father and, three times, Christ. In Exodus 3:14, God calls Himself “the beginning and the end,” that is, the One by whom and for whom all things are … Continue reading “omega, alpha and”