Montfort, Simon de An Earl of Leicester, date of birth unknown, died at Toulouse, 25 June, 1218. Simon (IV) de Montfort was descended from the lords of Montfort l’Amaury in Normandy, being the second son of Simon (III), and Amicia, daughter of Robert de Beaumont, third Earl of Leicester. Having succeeded his father as Baron … Continue reading “Montfort, Simon De”
Montfort, Sect At
Montfort, Sect At In the 11th century a mystic Christian sect appeared in the north of Italy, having its headquarters at Montfort, in the neighborhood of Turin. Their presiding officer was one Gerhard, who was balled upon by Heribert, archbishop of Milan, to give an account of his doctrines. They were considered heretics, and subjected … Continue reading “Montfort, Sect At”
Montfort Missionaries
Montfort Missionaries Order founded by Blessed Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, in 1705. It is composed of priests and lay-brothers, who strive to draw the faithful to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin. From 1718 to 1781 the Montfortists, although few in number, gave over 430 missions. Debilitated by the Revolution, the community … Continue reading “Montfort Missionaries”
Montfort Manuscript
Montfort Manuscript (CODEX MONTFORTIANUS, known as MS. 61 of the Gospels, 34 of the Acts, 40 of the Pauline Epistles, and 92 of Revelation), so named from a Cambridge divine of the 17th century, who gave it to archbishop Usher, by whom it was presented to Trinity College, Dublin, in the library of which it … Continue reading “Montfort Manuscript”
Montfort, Louis Marie Orignion de
Montfort, Louis Marie Orignion de Confessor, born Montfort, France, 1673; died Saint Laurent-sur-Sevre, France, 1716. He studied at Rennes and Paris, and was ordained, 1700. He became a celebrated missionary in France, his labors being almost miraculously fruitful, despite intense Jansenist opposition. He founded the Sisters of Wisdom and the Company of Mary, and was … Continue reading “Montfort, Louis Marie Orignion de”
Montfiquet, Raoul De
Montfiquet, Raoul De a noted French writer on asceticism, was born in the village of Montfiquet, near Bayeux, towards the close of the 15th century. He was a doctor of theology, and enjoyed great distinction among his fellows. He died about 1520. His works, which are much sought after by bibliographers on account of their … Continue reading “Montfiquet, Raoul De”
Montferrat
Montferrat formerly an independent duchy of Italy, between Piedmont, Milan, and Genoa, and consisting of two separate portions, Casale and Acqui, lying between the Maritime Alps and the Po, and having an area of over 1300 square miles, with its capital at Casale, is now incorporated in the kingdom of Italy. Montferrat, after the downfall … Continue reading “Montferrat”
Montfaucon, Bernard De
Montfaucon, Bernard de French scholar, b. in 1655, at the château de Soulatge, Department of Aude, arrondissement of Carcassone; d. in Paris, at the Abbey of St-Germain-des-Prés, in 1741. He was the son of Timoléon de Montfaucon and of Flore de Maignan. His family, originally of Gascony, had settled in Languedoc after the Albigensian Crusade … Continue reading “Montfaucon, Bernard De”
Montevideo
Montevideo (MONTISVIDEI) Located in Uruguay, comprises the whole of the republic. This territory was under the jurisdiction of the Paraguayan Church till 1620, when it became subject to Buenos Aires. In 1828 the Holy See erected it into a vicariate Apostolic. On 15 July, 1878, it was raised to episcopal rank, Mgr. Hyacinth Vera being … Continue reading “Montevideo”
Monteverde, Claudio
Monteverde, Claudio A distinguished musician, born at Cremona, May, 1567; died at Venice, 29 Nov., 1643. He studied under Ingegneri (composer of the “Responsoria”, that until recently were regarded as by Palestrina), and at the age of sixteen he published a book of canzonets, followed by four volumes of madrigals. Although the majority of his … Continue reading “Monteverde, Claudio”