Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Nanteuil, C Lestin a French artist noted for his contributions to sacred art, was born at Rome in 1813. He studied under Langlois and Ingres, and exhibited his first work, a Holy Family, in 1833, followed by A Beggar (1834), and Christ Healing the Sick (1837); but he was mainly employed as a lithographer, and … Continue reading “Nanteuil, C Lestin”

nantes, Edict of Term applied to an order issued, 1598 , by Henry IV of France , which provided for the reestablishment of the Catholic religion in that country, the restoration of church property and rights, and for the free exercise of their religion by the Huguenots , eligibility to public office, state subsidies for … Continue reading “Nantes, Edict of”

Nantes, Council of Two important ecclesiastical assemblages were held in the city of Nantes, France, besides those of the Huguenots (q.v.). The first Church council was held about the year 1127, under the count Conon; Hildebert, archbishop of Tours, presiding. It was ruled that children by an incestuous marriage should have no share in the … Continue reading “Nantes, Council of”

Nantes Diocese of Nantes (Nanceiensis). This diocese, which comprises the entire department of Loire Inférieure, was re-established by the Concordat of 1802, and is suffragan of Tours. According to late traditions, St. Clarus, first Bishop of Nantes, was a disciple of St. Peter. De la Borderie, however, has shown that the ritual of the Church … Continue reading “Nantes”

Nanok or Nannuk the founder of the sect of the Seikhs, which has now grown into a powerful nation, was originally a Hindui of the Khetore caste, and was born, in 1469, at Talawandy (now called Rhaypore), a small village of Lahore, Hindostan. He is said to have travelled through most of the countries in … Continue reading “Nanok or Nannuk”

Nano Nagle Foundress of the Presentation Order, born Ballygriffin, Ireland, 1728; died Cork, Ireland, 26 April 1784. She was educated in Ireland, and later in France where she entered a convent. Returning to Ireland, she went to Cork and fought against the ignorance and vice prevalent there. Later she established schools for boys and girls, … Continue reading “Nano Nagle”

Nanni, Girolamo a Roman painter of religious subjects, called “II Poco e Buono,” flourished about 1643. His talents were ordinary, and he deserves little notice, except for his studious disposition and slowness of execution. He was employed by Sixtus V in several considerable works, and whenever requested by the director to hasten operations, he always … Continue reading “Nanni, Girolamo”

Nanni Di Baccio Bigio a Florentine sculptor and architect, lived in the first part of the 16th century. He studied sculpture under Raffaelle de Montelupe, and produced the statue of pope Clement VII in the Minerva at Rome, and a goo’d copy of Michael Angelo’s Piety, which he executed, it is said, under his direction … Continue reading “Nanni Di Baccio Bigio”

Nanjing, China, archdiocese of The see city’s name is also spelled Nanking and Nan-Ching; it is the capital of China’s Jiangsu Province, and is the former capital of all of China. The first Catholic mission was established by Matteo Ricci, 1599. It became a vicariate Apostolic, l668, and a diocese in 1690, in the appointment … Continue reading “Nanjing, China, archdiocese of”

Nanini, Giovanni-Maria an Italian composer, was born about 1540 at Vallerano. He studied harmony in the school of Goudimel with Palestrina. From 1571 to 1575 he performed the duties of chapel-master in the church of Sainte Mary, and in 1577 he entered the college of singers in the pontifical chapel. He was director of a … Continue reading “Nanini, Giovanni-Maria”