Montpellierians a fanatical sect which, under the religious garb, committed all manner of excesses, and became guilty of most immoral conduct, but which, fortunately, was only short-lived, the people soon becoming disgusted with the licentiousness of its members. It arose at Montpellier, France, about the year 1723. Its founder, master, and high-priest took the name … Continue reading “Montpellierians”
Montpellier
Montpellier The Diocese of Montpellier (Montis Pessulani) comprises the department of Hérault, and is a suffragan of Avignon. When the Concordat of 1802 reestablished this diocese, it accorded to it also the department of Tarn, which was detached from it in 1822 by the creation of the Archdiocese of Albi; and from 1802 to 1822, … Continue reading “Montpellier”
Montorsoli, Fragiovann Angelo
Montorsoli, Fragiovann Angelo a celebrated Italian sculptor, largely engaged on sacred and ecclesiastical subjects, was born about the beginning of the 16th century at Montorsoli, near Florence. His first instruction in art he received from Andrea de Fiesole, with whom he lived three years. He then found employment at Rome, at Perugia, and at Volterra. … Continue reading “Montorsoli, Fragiovann Angelo”
Montor, Alexis-Franccedil;ois Artaud De
Montor, Alexis-Franccedil;ois Artaud De A diplomat and historian, born at Paris, 31 July, 1772; died at Paris, 12 Nov., 1849. An émigré during the Revolution; he was entrusted by the royal princes with missions to the Holy See and served during the campaign of Champagne in Condé’s army. Bonaparte made him secretary of the French … Continue reading “Montor, Alexis-Franccedil;ois Artaud De”
Montolivetenses
Montolivetenses a name given to the monks of Mount Olivet, because living in a residence so called. The Montolivetenses dress in white serge, and profess the rule of St. Benedict. They sprang up in the 14th century, were approved by pope John XXI, and confirmed by Gregory XI in 1371. They trace their origin to … Continue reading “Montolivetenses”
Montmorency, Anne, First Duke of
Montmorency, Anne, First Duke of Born at Chantilly, 15 March, 1492; died at Paris, 12 November, 1567. He belonged to that family of Montmorency whose members from 1327 held the title of first Barons of France. Educated with the future Francis I, appointed marshal in 1522 as a reward for his services in the capture … Continue reading “Montmorency, Anne, First Duke of”
Montmorency
Montmorency is the name of one of the oldest noble families of France, which figures both in secular and ecclesiastical history, though oftentimes its celebrity was purchased at the expense of all humanitarian principles. The name of the family was derived from the village in which its several members lived, and dates from the 10th … Continue reading “Montmorency”
Montmirail, John de
Montmirail, John de (MONTE-MIRABILI) Son of Andrew, Lord of Montmirail and Ferté-Gaucher, and Hildiarde d’Oisy, born in 1165; died 29 Sept., 1217. He was trained in piety by his mother, and well instructed in the secular sciences. Whilst young he embraced a military career, and was presented at the Royal Court, where he formed a … Continue reading “Montmirail, John de”
Montmignon, Jean Baptiste
Montmignon, Jean Baptiste a French theologian, was born at Lucy in 1737, prepared in his studies for holy orders, and finally became successively secretary of the bishopric of Soissons, canon, vicar, grandvicar, and archdeacon. In 1786 he accepted the editorship of the Journal Ecclesiastique; but as early as January, 1788, abandoned this work, and took … Continue reading “Montmignon, Jean Baptiste”
Montmartre
Montmartre A northern section of Paris situated on a hill overlooking the rest of the city; commune from 1790-1860. Prior to the 9th century two churches stood on this hill, one midway up, on the traditional site of the martyrdom of Saint Denis; the other, said to have replaced a temple to Mars, on the … Continue reading “Montmartre”