Nunes, P. Leonardo another missionary settled in India, who must not be confounded with the former, was born in San-Vicente-da-Beira. He was one of the five monks who accompanied Thomas de Souza to Brazil in 1549; the savages whom he catechized, wishing to characterize his prodigious activity, surnamed him Abare Bebe (the father who flies). … Continue reading “Nunes, P. Leonardo”
Nunes, Barreto
Nunes, Barreto (Belchiot’), a Portuguese Roman Catholic missionary, was born in Oporto in 1520. Having entered the Order of the Jesuits in 1543, he departed, although still young, for India. St. Francis Xavier received him at Goa. His merit was recognized, and soon he became superior of the residence of Bacaim. A little later he … Continue reading “Nunes, Barreto”
Nundy, Gopinath
Nundy, Gopinath a Presbyterian native missionary to the Hindus, was born of respectable parents belonging to the Kayath caste, in Calcutta, India, in 1807. At an early age he was instructed in the Bengalee, his own vernacular language, and when perfected in this he was sent to the School Society’s institution to study English. The … Continue reading “Nundy, Gopinath”
Nundines Or Nundinal Letters
Nundines Or Nundinal Letters The Romans used letters called literae nundinales, eight in number, to denote the dies profesti, nundinae, in their calendars. The nundins, or market-days, happened every ninth day. In imitation of them, the European nations have adopted seven dominical or Sunday letters, one of which denotes the Sunday throughout all the months … Continue reading “Nundines Or Nundinal Letters”
Nuncio
nuncio (Latin: nuntius, messenger) An official prelate representing the pope at the seat of a foreign government. His duty is to handle the affairs between the Apostolic See and the civil government. In Catholic countries, the nuncio is always the dean of the diplomatic corps. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Nuncio An ordinary and permanent representative … Continue reading “Nuncio”
Nunciature, Apostolic
Nunciature, Apostolic Top level diplomatic mission of the Holy See, equivalent to an embassy. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus
Nunc Sancte nobis Spiritus Hymn for Terce throughout the year. It may have been written by Saint Ambrose of Milan. There are about 20 translations. The English title given is by Cardinal Newman . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Nunc Dimittis
Nunc Dimittis A prayer said by Simeon on the occasion of the presentation of Jesus in the temple, beginning with “Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine” (Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord). It is one of the three “evangelical canticles.” Included in the Roman Breviary for Compline daily throughout the year, it is recited … Continue reading “Nunc Dimittis”
Nun of Kent
Nun of Kent Born probably in 1506; executed at Tyburn, 20 April, 1534; called the “Nun of Kent.” The career of this visionary, whose prophecies led to her execution under Henry VIII, has been the source of a historical controversy which resolves itself into the question: Was she gifted with supernatural knowledge or was she … Continue reading “Nun of Kent”
Nun
NUN A woman, in several Christian countries, who devotes herself, in a cloister or nunnery, to a religious life. See article MONK. There were women in the ancient Christian church, who made public profession of virginity before the monastic life was known in the world, as appears from the writings of Cyprian and Tertullian. These, … Continue reading “Nun”