Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oliva, Fernand Perez de a noted Spanish morlist, was born in Cordova about 1492. His father, who himself cultivated letters, educated him with much care. At twelve he was studying in the University of Salamanca; whence he went to Alcala, then to Paris, and finally to Rome, where, under the protection of his uncle, attached … Continue reading “Oliva, Fernand Perez de”

Oliva, Alessandro a distinguished Italian Roman Catholic prelate, noted also as a prominent member of the monastic order, was born at Sassoferato in 1408 of poor parents. When three years old he fell into the water, and was taken out for dead; but, being carried by his mother into the church of the Holy Virgin, … Continue reading “Oliva, Alessandro”

Oliva A suppressed Cistercian abbey near Danzig in Pomerania, founded with the assistance of the dukes of Pomerania some time between 1170-78. After the extinction of the dukes of Pomerania in 1295, Oliva became part of Poland. From 1309-1466 it was under the sovereignty of the Teutonic Order; from 1466-1772 it again formed part of … Continue reading “Oliva”

Olindo, Martino De a Spanish architect, flourished in the 16th century. According to Milizia, he erected the parochial church of Liria, of which the lower story has four Doric columns on pedestals, with niches, statues, and bas-reliefs; the second story has the same number of Corinthian columns; the third story has two ,fluted twisted columns, … Continue reading “Olindo, Martino De”

Olinda Diocese in the north-east of Brazil, suffragan of San Salvador de Bahia. Erected into a vicariate Apostolic by Paul V (15 July, 1614), who annexed to it Prefecture Apostolic of São Luiz do Maranhão, Olinda was created a bishopric by Innocent XI on 22 November, 1676 (Constitution “Ad Sacram”). Its most distinguished prelate was … Continue reading “Olinda”

Olin, Stephen, D.D., LL.D. one of the most noted of American divines, and an educator highly esteemed in his day, was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in Leicester,Vermont, March 2, 1797, and was the oldest son of Henry Olin, who was at different times judge of the supreme court of … Continue reading “Olin, Stephen, D.D., LL.D.”

Olier, Jean Jacques Founder of the Sulpicians, born Paris, France, 1608; died there, 1657. He was graduated at the Sorbonne, and soon became a favorite in fashionable society owing to his remarkable oratorical gifts. A complete conversion to God followed shortly, when his failing eyesight was miraculously restored at Loreto. Associating himself with Saint Vincent … Continue reading “Olier, Jean Jacques”

Olibanum SEE FRANKINCENSE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oliba Of Vic a French prelate, was born in the latter part of the 10th century. His father, who was also called Oliba or Oliva, was count of Cerdagne and Besalu. Abandoning to his older brothers. Bernard and Guifroi, the estates of Besalu and Cerdagne, young Oliba became a monk, and in 1009 was appointed … Continue reading “Oliba Of Vic”

Olga, St. a noted saint of the Russian Church, was by birth of very humble descent, but became grand princess of Russia as the wife of the duke Igor of Kiev. This prince, having undertaken an expedition against Constantinople, which proved unsuccessful, was slain on his return to his own dominions, and his widow Olga … Continue reading “Olga, St.”