Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Milani, Giulio Cesare a Bolognese painter, who was born in 1621, executed many works for the churches in Bologna and the adjacent cities. His finest productions are the Marriage of the Virgin, in the church of St. Giuseppe; St. Antonio di Padova, in St. Maria del Costello; and a Holy Family, at the Lervi. According … Continue reading “Milani, Giulio Cesare”

Milani, Aureliano nephew of the following, was born at Bologna, Italy, in 1675. He painted in the style of Caracci, and, next to Carlo Cignani, no one did more to maintain the dignity and credit of the Bolognese school. Lanzi says he was not so excellent in his coloring. His principal works in Bologna are … Continue reading “Milani, Aureliano”

Milanese Rite (Milanese Rite) The rite used in the Church of Milan, Italy , so called from Saint Ambrose , bishop of Milan, probably because he made a revision of it, or because its principal characteristics date from his time. It is sometimes called the Milanese Rite. Its origin is disputed. Some consider it an … Continue reading “Milanese Rite”

Milanese Liturgy The Liturgy of Milan, commonly attributed to Ambrose, is substantially the same as that of Rome until the time of Gregory the Great, and appears to have been derived from the same origin. In the time of Gregory, the Church of Milan did not adopt the chief alteration made by him. From that … Continue reading “Milanese Liturgy”

Milan, Italy (Celtic, met lan) City in northern Italy . Founded in 396 B.C. by the Insubres, it became a Roman possession in 221 BC and after 296 AD was the capital of several emperors. The diocese established c.200 was governed by several saints among whom are Saint Dionysius, Saint Ambrose, and Saint Petrus, the … Continue reading “Milan, Italy”

Milan, Edict of An edict issued, 313 , by the Emperors Constantine and Licinius, granting toleration to the Christians . Coming after more than two centuries of intermittent persecutions many of which were marked with special cruelty and ferocity, and in which the issue was between the Church and the absolute State, the edict meant … Continue reading “Milan, Edict of”

Milan, Council Of There is no historical proof extant to warrant the assertion that any Church councils or synods were held at Milan before 355 A.D. We have no reliable information concerning the synod which is said to have been held at Milan in 344 (see Hardouin, Acta Conciliorum et Epistolce decretales ac Constitutiones, etc. … Continue reading “Milan, Council Of”

Milan, Ateneo of Established, 1859 , by Jesuits and directed by them; comprises a military school, preparatory school, and high school, and classical, scientific, pre-medical, and college courses leading to degrees of A.B. and B.B.; professors, 57; students, 1100. There is a night school for working men under its patronage. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Milan, Archbishopric Of We have no trustworthy information as to its early history. There is a vague tradition that Barnabas (q.v.), the colaborer of the apostle Paul, established the Christian Church at Milan, and was the first bishop. This account lacks support, and scarcely deserves notice. But though of no historical value, the legend is … Continue reading “Milan, Archbishopric Of”

Milan (MEDIOLANENSIS) Located in Lombardy, northern Italy. The city is situated on the Orona River, which, with three canals, the Naviglio Grande (1257-72), the Naviglio Martesana (1457), and the Naviglio di Pavia (1805-19), is the highway of the commerce of this great industrial centre, called the moral capital of Italy. The soil is very fertile … Continue reading “Milan”