Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nicephorus Blemmida (c.1198 -1272 ) Orthodox Greek writer, born Constantinople. Ordained at Nicaea about 1223 , he subsequently entered a monastery which he had founded at Ephesus . One of the most brilliant men of his day, he is particularly noted as having recognized that the Latin Church was correct in its doctrine concerning the … Continue reading “Nicephorus Blemmida”

Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed A profession of the Christian faith, which is accepted by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Churches separated from Rome, and by most Protestant Churches. It is more complete than the Apostles’ Creed and expresses explicitly the consubstantiality of Jesus Christ with God the Father, which the Arians denied, and the Divinity of the … Continue reading “Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed”

NICENE CREED See CREED. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Nicene Creed The doctrinal decree formulated against Arius by the First Council of Nicaea in 325 so called because it is composed in the form of a profession of faith. Drafted by Eusebius of Caesarea, it was accepted by the Council after some modifications had been made therein. … Continue reading “Nicene Creed”

Nice (NICIENSIS) Nice comprises the Department of Alpes-Maritimes. It was re-established by the Concordat of 1801 as suffragan of Aix. The Countship of Nice from 1818 to 1860 was part of the Sardinian States, and the see became a suffragan of Genoa. When Nice was annexed to France in 1860, certain parts which remained Italian … Continue reading “Nice”

Niccolo Sfondrati Reigned from 5 December 1590 to 16 October 1591 . Born in Somma, Italy on 11 February 1535 ; died in Rome, Italy on 16 October 1591 . He was Bishop of Cremona, a participant in the sessions of the Council of Trent, cardinal-priest, and friend of Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Philip … Continue reading “Niccolo Sfondrati”

Niccola Pisano Earliest of great Italian sculptors. Probably born c.1207 in Apulia, Italy; died in 1278 in Pisa, Italy. He is famous for the hexagonal pulpit of the baptistery of Pisa, a combination of French Gothic design in the trefoil arches and sculptured capitals, with classic influence in the figures and reliefs. Three of its … Continue reading “Niccola Pisano”

Niccola, Di Pisa an eminent Italian sculptor and architect, is noted not only for his inventive genius and devotion to sacred art, but also as the principal restorer of sculpture in connection with Gothic architecture. The precise dates of his birth and death have not been ascertained. It is probable, however, that he was born … Continue reading “Niccola, Di Pisa”

Nicastro (NEOCASTRENSIS). A city of the Province of Catanzaro, in Calabria, southern Italy, situated on a promontory that commands the Gulf of St. Euphemia; above it is an ancient castle. The commerce of the port of Nicastro consists of the exportation of acid, herbs, and wine. The cathedral, an ancient temple, with the episcopal palace, … Continue reading “Nicastro”

Nicasius SEE NICAISE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicarete, a lady of Nicomedia Nicarete (), a lady of one of the noblest and richest families of Nicomedia, who devoted herself to perpetual virginity in connexion with the church of Constantinople. She was warmly attached to Chrysostom and was punished for her devotion to his cause by the confiscation of most of her property … Continue reading “Nicarete, a lady of Nicomedia”