Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Olacie of Barcelona, Saint Virgin, martyr (Barcelona , 304 ). This Spanish martyr , of the persecution of Diocletian is often identified with Eulalia of Merida , although there is sufficient evidence of separate identities. Numerous villages of Guienne and Languedoc are named for her, and she is known under various titles: Saint Eulalie, Saint … Continue reading “Olacie of Barcelona, Saint”

Olaacute;h, Nicolaus (OLAHUS) Archbishop of Gran and Primate of Hungary, a distinguished prelate, born 10 January, 1493, at Nagyszeben (Hermanstadt); died at Nagyszombat, 15 Jan., 1568, His father, Stephen, a brother-in-law of John Hunyadi, was of Wallachian descent; his mother was Barbara Huszár (also known as Csaszar). His autobiographical notes and correspondence throw light on … Continue reading “Olaacute;h, Nicolaus”

Okszi, Stanislas (Lat. Orichovius), a Polish polemical writer, noted especially as a pulpit orator, was born in the diocese of Premislau in the early part of the 16th century. He studied theology at Wittenberg, under Luther and Melancthon; then at Venice, under Egnatius. On his return to his own land he entered the ecclesiastic life, … Continue reading “Okszi, Stanislas”

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, archdiocese of Founded as the Prefecture Apostolic of Indian Territory on 14 May 1876 established by Benedictine missionaries under the governance of the archdiocese of New Orleanss. Elevated to the Vicariate Apostolic of Indian Territory on 29 May 1891. Elevated to the diocese of Oklahoma, covering the entire state, on 23 August … Continue reading “Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, archdiocese of”

Oklahoma The 46th state to be admitted to the United States, 16 November 1907. Although the Spanish Franciscan , Father Juan de Salas, is known to have labored early in the 17th century among the Indians of the present state of Oklahoma, the real beginning of Catholicity dates from the formation of the Prefecture Apostolic … Continue reading “Oklahoma”

Oklah SEE OCLAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Okki is the name of the Great Spirit worshipped by the Huron Indians of North America. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oketsim SEE TALMUD. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Oken, Lorenz a celebrated Swiss naturalist, was born at Offenberg Aug. 2, 1779. He studied medicine and natural history at Gottingen, and held the position of privat-docent in that university. In 1807 he became extraordinary professor of medicine in the University of Jena; thence he removed to Zurich, where he held the post of professor … Continue reading “Oken, Lorenz”

Okely, Francis a learned English theologian, was born in 1718. His adherence to the Moravians prevented his being. ordained a minister in the Anglican Church. He died at Bedford May 9,1794. He wrote, The Nature and Necessity of the New Creature in Christ (1772, 8vo), translated from the German: The divine Visions of John Englebrecht … Continue reading “Okely, Francis”