Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Morasthite (Heb. Morashti’, , gentile from Moresheth; Sept. , ), a native of MOKESHIETH-GATH (Jer 26:18; Mic 1:1). SEE MICAH. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Morasthite i.e. of Moresheth. (See MORESHETH.) Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Morasthite [Mo’rasthite] Designation of Micah the prophet. Jer 26:18; Mic 1:1. The name signifies ‘a man of … Continue reading “Morasthite”

Morashtite MORASHTITE.A gentilic adjective used to designate the prophet Micah (Mic 1:1, Jer 26:18), probably derived from Moresheth-gath (wh. see). Cf. Micah, p. 614a f. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Morashtite mo-rashtt (, hamorasht; the King James Version, Morasthite, mo-rastht): Gentilic designation of the prophet Micah (Jer 26:18; Mic 1:1). See also MORESHETH-GATH. Fuente: … Continue reading “Morashtite”

Morant, Philip a British antiquary and divine, was born in the island of Jersey in 1700; was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford; then entered the sacred ministry, and became, first, rector of St. Mary’s, Colchester, afterwards of Aldham, Essex. He died in 1778. Morant edited several works, and wrote a History of Colchester (Lond. 1748, … Continue reading “Morant, Philip”

Morange, Bedion a French theologian, was born at Paris about 1635, and was educated at the Sorbonne, where he received the doctorate. In 1660 he became canon of Lyons, and later vicar-general of that diocese. He died there in 1703. He wrote, Libri de preadamitis brevis Analysis (Lyons, 1656, 8vo): Prizatus Lugdunensis Apologeticon (1658, 8vo): … Continue reading “Morange, Bedion”

Morando, Paolo a Veronese painter, sometimes called Cavazzuola, was born in 1491. He died young, and consequently left but few works to perpetuate his name; these, however, are of a high order of merit. Christ bearing his Cross, now in the gallery of Verona, is attributed to him, and is one of the best compositions … Continue reading “Morando, Paolo”

Morand, ST a Clugny monk, was born in Germany, and flourished in the 11th century. He was educated at Worms, and then went to Burgundy, in France, and joined the Congregation of Clugny. Falling in with Hugo of Samur, a severe ascetic, Morand was enlisted in behalf of monasticism, and he preached in its favor … Continue reading “Morand, ST”

Moran, Patrick Francis Cardinal , third Archbishop of Sydney, Australia ; born County Carlow, Ireland , 1830; died Sydney, Australia , 1911. Educated at the Irish College, and the Propaganda, Rome, he was ordained, 1853. He was appointed vice-rector of the Irish College, Professor of Hebrew at the Propaganda, and vice-rector of the Scots College. … Continue reading “Moran, Patrick Francis”

Moran, Francis Patrick Third Archbishop of Sydney, b. at Leighlinbridge, Ireland, 16 Sept., 1830; d, at Manly, Sydney, 16 Aug., 1911. He was the only son of Patrick Moran and Alice Cullen, sister of Cardinal Cullen. Of his three sisters, two became nuns, one of them offered her life to God in care of cholera … Continue reading “Moran, Francis Patrick”

Moramanga, Madagascar Founded on 13 May 2006. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Antananarivo. Its first bishop was Gaetano Di Pierro, S.C.I. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Morals a term usually employed to designate the aggregate of the moral principles of an individual or a community as evinced in its conduct in comparison with the acknowledged rules of morality. The various general relations of this subject are so fully discussed in the articles ETHICS SEE ETHICS , MORAL LAW SEE MORAL LAW … Continue reading “Morals”