Moncon, Jean De a Spanish theologian, who advanced heretical opinions on the doctrine of the immaculate conception, was born at Monteson, Aragon, about 1360. He joined the brotherhood of St. Dominic, taught theology at Valentia, and in 1383 went to Paris, where he received the degree of doctor four years later. Having in his theses … Continue reading “Moncon, Jean De”
Monchua, Cronan, Saint
Monchua, Cronan, Saint Confessor , died 637 , founder of the See of Balla, Ireland . His acts are mostly legendary. He was educated at Bangor under Saint Comgall . In 616 he founded the Church and Abbey of Balla of which he became the first abbot -bishop . Numerous miracles are attributed to him. … Continue reading “Monchua, Cronan, Saint”
Monceaux (Moncaeus), Francois De
Monceaux (Moncaeus), Francois De a French writer noted for his studies in comparative archaeology, was a native of Arras, and flourished in the second half of the 16th century. He took quite an active part in the political affairs of France and Italy, but nevertheless found time to write: De portis civitatis Judae et foi … Continue reading “Monceaux (Moncaeus), Francois De”
Moncada, Louis-Antoine De Belluga De
Moncada, Louis-Antoine De Belluga De a Spanish prelate, was born at Motril, in the kingdom of Granada November 30, 1662. He entered the Church, where his distinguished birth placed many ecclesiastical honors within his power, but. with pious modesty, he refused them all Philip V appointed him bishop of Carthagena and Murcia in 1705. Soon … Continue reading “Moncada, Louis-Antoine De Belluga De”
Moncada, Francisco De
Moncada, Francisco De Count of Osona, Spanish historian, son of the Governor of Sardinia and Catalonia, born at Valencia, 29 December, 1586; died near Goch, Germany, 1635. He entered the army at a very early age, and in 1624, was appointed by King Philip IV ambassador to the imperial court at Vienna, where he soon … Continue reading “Moncada, Francisco De”
Monboddo, James Burnet, Lord
Monboddo, James Burnet, Lord a Scotch writer, noted for his eccentric speculations of primitive history, was born at the family seat of Monboddo, in Kincardineshire, Scotland, in 1714. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen, and at Groningen, Holland. On his return to Scotland in 1737, he was admitted to the bar, and succeeded … Continue reading “Monboddo, James Burnet, Lord”
Monasticism, Western
Monasticism, Western (1) Pre-Benedictine Period The introduction of monasticism into the West may be dated from about A.D. 340 when St. Athanasius visited Rome accompanied by the two Egyptian monks Ammon and Isidore, disciples of St. Anthony. The publication of the “Vita Antonii” some years later and its translation into Latin spread the knowledge of … Continue reading “Monasticism, Western”
Monasticism, Pre-Chalcedonian
Monasticism, Pre-Chalcedonian Egypt was the Motherland of Christian monasticism. It sprang into existence there at the beginning of the fourth century and in a very few years spread over the whole Christian world. The rapidity of the movement was only equalled by the durability of its results. Within the lifetime of St. Anthony the religious … Continue reading “Monasticism, Pre-Chalcedonian”
Monasticism, Eastern
Monasticism, Eastern (1) Origin The first home of Christian monasticism is the Egyptian desert. Hither during persecution men fled the world and the danger of apostasy, to serve God in solitude. St. Anthony (270-356) is counted the father of all monks. His fame attracted many others, so that under Diocletian and Constantine there were large … Continue reading “Monasticism, Eastern”
Monasticism
monasticism (Greek: monos, alone) Denotes the mode of life, characterized by self-denial and asceticism, which is followed by religious living secluded from the world, according to a fixed rule and under religious vows, in order to perfect themselves in the love of God. It is here considered independently of the religious orders such as friars, … Continue reading “Monasticism”