Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vitoduranus, Johannes SEE WINTERTIUR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vitisator in Roman mythology, was a surname of Bacchus, Who first taught the planting of vines. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Viterbo and Toscanella (VITERBIENSIS ET TUSCANENSIS). The city of Viterbo in the Province of Rome stands at the foot of Monte Cimino, in Central Italy, in an agricultural region. It has to a great degree preserved its medieval character, more particularly in its encircling walls, which are still in good preservation. The most ancient building … Continue reading “Viterbo and Toscanella”

Vitensis, Victor An African bishop of the Province of Byzacena (called VITENSIS from his See of Vita), b. probably about 430. His importance rests on his “Historia pesecutionis Africanae Provinciae, temporibus Geiserici et Hunirici regum Wandalorum”. This is mainly a contemporary narrative of the cruelties practised against the orthodox Christians of Northern Africa by the … Continue reading “Vitensis, Victor”

Vitellius, Lucius Proclaimed Roman Emperor by the soldiers at Cologne during the civil war of A.D. 69; d. at Rome, 21 Dec., 69. The Emperor Galba had placed Vitellius at the head of the army of the Lower Rhine, because he considered Vitellius, who lived only for the pleasures of the table, incapable of conspiring. … Continue reading “Vitellius, Lucius”

Vitellius, Lucitus the censor, father of the emperor, was made governor of Syria, at the expiration of his consulate, A.D. 35; and the same year, or the year following, he came to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover, and was very magnificently entertained. He released the city from a tax on fruits and committed … Continue reading “Vitellius, Lucitus”

Vitellius, Erasmus a Polish bishop, was born about 1470, at Cracow, of obscure parentage. He studied in the university of that place at the expense of the family of Ciolek de Vitellio, whose name he assumed. In 1491 he became doctor at the university, and in 1504 was nominated by prince Alexander as bishop of … Continue reading “Vitellius, Erasmus”

Vitellius, Aulus a Roman emperor, son of Lucius Vitellius, the censor, was born A.D. 15. Like his father, he was a master of the arts of servile cringing and flattery. Through the favor of Tiberius, Caius Caligula, Claudius, and Nero, he was advanced to high-station, and on the death of Otho was proclaimed emperor in … Continue reading “Vitellius, Aulus”

Vitellius Aulus Vitellius, son of Lucius Vitellius (consul a.d. 34) and Sextilia, was born either at Luceria or at Nuceria (in Italy) on 7th or 24th September a.d. 15. He spent his boyhood and early youth in the entourage of the Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capreae (modern Capri). His addiction to chariot-racing made … Continue reading “Vitellius”

Vitelleschi, Muzio Born at Rome 2 Dec., 1563; died there 9 Feb., 1645. He belonged to a distinguished family but notwithstanding brilliant prospects he entered the Society of Jesus 15 August, 1583, and after completing his studies in the order was made a professor. In 1593 he was appointed rector of the English College which … Continue reading “Vitelleschi, Muzio”