Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicholas Of Pskoff Or Plescow a Russian hermit who flourished in the second half of the 16th century, and whose legend was written by Horsey in 1570, was a great favorite of the people, and was believed to have supernatural power, because he went about unclothed without discomfort, enduring unmoved extreme heat and cold, and … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Pskoff Or Plescow”

Nicholas of Osimo (AUXIMANUS). A celebrated preacher and author, b. at Osimo, Italy, in the second half of the fourteenth century; d. at Rome, 1453. After having studied law, and taken the degree of doctor at Bologna, he joined the Friars Minor of the Observants in the convent of San Paolo. Conspicuous for zeal, learning, … Continue reading “Nicholas of Osimo”

Nicholas of Myra, Saint Confessor, Bishop of Myra; born Patara, Lycia, Asia Minor; died Myra, c.352. Although he is popular in the Greek as well as the Latin Church, nothing is historically certain about him except that he was Bishop of Myra in the 4th century. In his youth he is supposed to have made … Continue reading “Nicholas of Myra, Saint”

Nicholas Of Munster SEE FAMILISTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicholas Of Modon (Peloponnesus), an Eastern ecclesiastic, flourished as bishop of Modon towards the close of the 11th century. Little is known of his life, but in the opinion of Ullmann he was, if estimated by his writings, one of the most distinguished men of his time. His theology is strongly impregnated with Neoplatonism. Thus, … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Modon”

Nicholas Of Methone an Eastern ecclesiastic, to whom a number of works are attributed, was bishop of Methone, in Messenia. His writings, as far as known, are polemical essays on the person of Christ, the eucharist, the use of unleavened bread, the procession of the Holy Ghost, against the primacy of the pope, but especially … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Methone”

Nicholas of Lyra Franciscan exegete, born Normandy, 1270; died Paris, France, October 1349. His “Postillae,” in which he emphasizes the literal sense of Sacred Scripture, has placed him in the foremost rank of biblical scholars. The first scriptural commentary printed, it was for centuries a favorite manual and Luther owed much to it. Fuente: New … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Lyra”

Nicholas Of Leitomysl (or Leitomischi), one of the warm advocates of the Hussite movement, flourished as master at the University of Prague near the opening of the 15th century. In the memorable university meeting held on May 28, 1403, to examine the forty-five propositions ascribed to Wickliffe (q.v.), master Nicholas most enthusiastically and ably argued … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Leitomysl”

Nicholas of Gorran (Or GORRAIN) Medieval preacher, and scriptural commentator; b. in 1232 at Gorron, France; d. about 1295. He entered the Dominican Order in the convent of his native town and became one of its most illustrious alumni. His talents singled him out for special educational opportunities, and he was sent accordingly to the … Continue reading “Nicholas of Gorran”

Nicholas Of Frascati an eminent Italian prelate, flourished in the opening of the 13th century. We know but little of his personal history. In 1213 we find him mentioned as bishop of Frascati and cardinal, and employed in that year on a mission to England as papal legate. He was sent to bring to completion … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Frascati”