Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mozetta the technical term for a tippet worn by cardinals over a mantle, or short cloak, showing only a chain of a breast-cross. At Pisa in summer a red mozetta is worn over a rochet; at Catania the mozetta of black cloth is worn over the rochet; at Syracuse the mozetta is violet, as at … Continue reading “Mozetta”

Mozetena Indians A group of some half dozen tribes constituting a distinct linguistic stock upon the headwaters of the Beni river, Department of Beni, in northwestern Bolivia. Among their peculiar customs is the couvade. In the early part of the eighteenth century, through the efforts of the Jesuits, a part of them were Christianized. They … Continue reading “Mozetena Indians”

Mozdarians a heretical sect of the Mohammedans, followers of Isa ebn-Sobeih al- Mozdar, who held it possible for God to be a liar and unjust, pronounced as infidels those who took upon themselves the administration of public affairs, and condemned all who did not embrace his opinions as guilty of infidelity. See Broughton, Biblioth. Historico-Sacra, … Continue reading “Mozdarians”

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus One of the greatest musical geniuses in history, born at Salzburg, Austria, 27 January, 1756; died at Vienna, 5 December, 1791. His father, Leopold Mozart, assistant choir-master and court musician to the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, was one of the most distinguished musicians of his time. He was the author of the best … Continue reading “Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus”

Mozart, Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgang Amadeus one of the greatest musical composers, if not the greatest, deserves a place here for his many and valuable contributions to sacred music. He was born at Salzburg (then in Bavaria, but soon after transferred to Austria), January 17, 1756. From the earliest age Wolfgang evinced the strongest predilection for … Continue reading “Mozart, Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgang Amadeus”

Mozarabic Rite The rite used in Spain , and in what later became Portugal , from about the 6th to the latter part of the 11th century. It is known also as Gothic, due to its development during the time of the Visigothic Kingdom of Spain; Toletan, from Toledo which was its center; Isidorian, because … Continue reading “Mozarabic Rite”

Mozarabians (MUZABABIANS, MOSTARABIANS, or MUSTARABIANS), which properly designates a people living among the Arabs, but not of’ the same blood, and by the latter therefore looked upon with distrust, and even with contempt, was applied as a sort of nickname to those Christians of Spain who, under Mohammedan rule, remained faithful to their holy religion. … Continue reading “Mozarabians”

Mozarabian Liturgy is the name of a Christian liturgy originally in use among those Christian inhabitants of Spain, SEE MOZARABIANS, who remained faithful to their religion after the Arabic conquest. It is not apparent yet how the liturgy came to be called Mozarabian, for if the word itself were a nickname, it is not at … Continue reading “Mozarabian Liturgy”

Mozarab (Arabic: spurious, i.e., naturalized, Arab) A Christian in Spain who submitted to the Moorish government but retained the practise of his religion. For their liturgy, see Mozarabic Rite . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mozambique (Mocambique) The former official and still usual name given to the Portuguese possessions on the eastern coast of Africa opposite the island of Madagascar. Portuguese East Africa extends from Cape Delgado (10° 41′ S. lat.) to the south of Delagoa Bay (25° 58′), that is about twelve hundred miles. It is bounded on the … Continue reading “Mozambique”