Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicholas Hydruntius an Eastern ecclesiastic, lived in the beginning of the 13th century, in the reign of Alexius IV Comnenus. Nicholas was distinguished by his opposition to the Latin Church, against which he published several works, of which an account is gives. by Cave (ad ann. 1201) and Fabricius (Bibl. Grec. 11:289). Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Nicholas Hydruntius”

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

Nicholas Garlick, Venerable Priest and martyr, born at Dinting, Derbyshire, c. 1555; died at Derby, 24 July, 1588. He studied at Gloucester Hall, now Worcester College, Oxford, matriculating in 1575, but did not take a degree, perhaps because of the Oath of Supremacy thereto annexed. He next became master of the high school at Tideswell … Continue reading “Nicholas Garlick, Venerable”

Nicholas, De Pistorio a monastic who labored for the Christian cause in the missionary field, flourished in the second half of the 13th century. He was a member of the Dominican order, but allied -himself with the celebrated Franciscan John de Monte Corvino, and accompanied him in his missionary tour to Persia and India. Nicholas … Continue reading “Nicholas, De Pistorio”

Nicholas, Damascenus an ancient Peripatetic philosopher and writer on history, flourished in the reign of Augustus, and was ambassador from Herod, king of Judaea. He wrote a Universal History, in 144 books, of which a few fragments’ only remain, together with comedies and tragedies of good reputation. See Lardner, Works (Index in vol. 9). Fuente: … Continue reading “Nicholas, Damascenus”

Nicholas Cryfts Cardinal, born Cues, Germany, c.1401; died Todi, Umbria, 11 August 1464. At the Council of Basel he labored for a reform of the calendar and the union of Christendom, but upheld the superiority of the council over the pope, though he, as legate to Germany, was particularly noted for his reform work under … Continue reading “Nicholas Cryfts”

Nicholas Breakspear Reigned from 4 December 1154 to 1 September 1159 . Apostle of the North; probably born c.1100 at Abbot’s Langley, Hertfordshire, England as Nicholas Breakspear; died at Anagni , Italy . He went abroad as a wandering scholar, and became an Augustine Canon at Saint Rufus, near Avignon . Later he was made … Continue reading “Nicholas Breakspear”

Nicholas, (St.) Of Tolentino a Roman Catholic ascetic of the 13th century, whose personal history is enshrouded by mythical cobweb, was born in the little town of St. Angelo, near Fermo, in 1239. His parents the legend goes, had prayed earnestly to St. Nicholas for a son, and as they believed that this son was … Continue reading “Nicholas, (St.) Of Tolentino”

Nicholas (St.) Of Myra (Lat. Sanctus Nicholaus; Ital. San Niccolo, or Nicola di Bari; Ger. Der Heilige Nikolaus, or Niklas), a highly popular saint of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in Italy, and reverenced still with greater devotion by the Eastern Church, and particularly the Russian Church, which regards him as a special patron, is … Continue reading “Nicholas (St.) Of Myra”

Nicholas (St.) surnamed PEREGRINAS, was an ascetic of note, especially in Apulea. He was a native of Attica, in Greece. His history is purely traditionary, and the dates, as well as the statements, are uncertain. His parents are said to have been poor, and he was not taught to read or bred to any trade. … Continue reading “Nicholas (St.)”