Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Myles, John a minister of the Anglican establishment, who flourished during the colonial period of this country, was born in England about the latter half of the 17th century. He migrated to America, and in 1689 succeeded Mr. Radcliff as rector of the Episcopal church that is now known as King’s Chapel, Boston. In 1692 … Continue reading “Myles, John”

Mylasa A titular see of Asia Minor, suffragan of Aphrodisias, or Stauropolis, in Caria. This city, the ancient capital of Caria, was the home of the kings of the province before that honour passed to Halicarnasus. It was situated on a fertile plain at the foot of mountain on which there are great quarries of … Continue reading “Mylasa”

Myiagros a hero who was invoked at the festival of Athene, celebrated at Aliphera, as the protector against flies. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Myesis (, initiation), a designation of baptism among the Greek fathers, because they considered it to be the admittance of men to all the sacred rites and mysteries of the Christian religion. This term, as well as , of frequent occurrence in the writings of Cyril of Jerusalem, was intimately connected with the secret discipline, … Continue reading “Myesis”

Myers, Lewis a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in the vicinity of Indian Fields, Colleton District, S.C. He was of German extraction. He obtained his education in an academy near Washington, Georgia, and became an itinerant preacher in 1799 in South Carolina, preaching on the Little Peedee and Anson Circuit. In 1800 … Continue reading “Myers, Lewis”

Myers, Benjamin F a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, April 19, 1801. He was converted at the early age of nine years, and identified himself with the Methodists. In 1833 he was admitted into the Ohio Conference, and for ten years filled charges respectively in Wooster, Somerset, Cambridge, Newark, … Continue reading “Myers, Benjamin F”

Myconius, Friedrich an intimate friend of Luther, and one of the Reformers of the 16th century, was born at Lichtenfels, Franconia, December 26, 1491, of religious parents, and was educated at Annaberg. He joined the Franciscans at that place in 1510. While in that body he vainly strove to. satisfy the yearnings of his heart … Continue reading “Myconius, Friedrich”

Myconius (also known as Geisshiisler, his name before he joined the Protestants), Oswald, a Swiss Protestant theologian, was born at Lucerne in 1488, and was educated at Basle. He taught for a while, accepting first a call to Zurich as director of a school; but he was only three months there when he was recalled … Continue reading “Myconius”

Mycalessia a surname of the goddess Demeter, or Ceres, derived from Mycalessus, in Bceotia, where she was worshipped. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

My Jesus! say what wretch has dared Hymn written by Saint Alphonsus (1696-1787) and translated by Reverend E Vaughan. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary