Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

M.C. = Missionaries of Charity – or – = Consolata Missionaries Sisters Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mbaya Indians A considerable tribe of Algonquian linguistic stock, formerly ranging over north-eastern Wisconsin to the west of Menominee River and Green Bay, and now occupying a reservation in Shawano and Oconto counties within the same territory. The name by which they are commonly known (translated Folles Avoines by the French) is taken from their … Continue reading “Mbaya Indians”

Mazzuchelli, Pietro Francesco (Also known as IL MORAZZONE, MARAZZONE, and MORANZONE). Milanese painter, b. at Moranzone near Milan, either in 1571 or 1575; d. at Piacenza in 1626. In the early part of his life, this painter resided in Rome, where he painted various altar-pieces, then he passed on to Venice, and made a profound … Continue reading “Mazzuchelli, Pietro Francesco”

Mazzoth MAZZOTH.See Leaven, Passover. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible

Mazzolini, Sylvester (MOZOLINI, also PRIERIAS) Theologian, b. at Priero, Piedmont, 1460; d. at Rome, 1523–sometimes confounded with Sylvester Ferrariensis (d. 1526). At the age of fifteen he entered the Order of St. Dominic. Passing brilliantly through a course of studies he taught theology at Bologna, Pavia (by invitation of the senate of Venice), and in … Continue reading “Mazzolini, Sylvester”

Mazzolini, Lodovico (Also known as MAZZOLINI DA FERRARA, LODOVICO FERRARESA, and IL FERRARESE) Italian painter, b. in Ferrara in 1480, d., according to one account, in 1528, and to another, in 1530; place of death unknown. This artist is generally represented as having been a pupil of Lorenzo Costa, and has having come under the … Continue reading “Mazzolini, Lodovico”

Mazzola, Girolamo Bedolo an Italian painter, pronounced the most distinguished pupil of Parmigiano, was born near Parma in 1503, and died about 1580. He excelled as colorist and in perspective. Among his most valuable productions are those falling within the domain of sacred art. The most worthy of notice are his Madonna with St. Catharine … Continue reading “Mazzola, Girolamo Bedolo”

Mazzola (or Mazzuola), Girolamo Francesco Malia an eminent Italian painter, surnamed Il Parmigiano, the Parmesan, was born at Parma in 1503. He visited Rome in 1523, and was employed by Clement VII to execute a number of works in that city. His style, formed on that of Correggio and Kaphael, is characterized by exceeding grace … Continue reading “Mazzola (or Mazzuola), Girolamo Francesco Malia”

Mazzocchi (Or Mazzoccolo), Alessio Simmmacho an Italian antiquary and Orientalist, was born at Santa Maria di Capua in 1684, and afterwards flourished as professor of Greek and Hebrew at Naples. He died in 1771. Mazzocchi was celebrated for his learning far beyond the borders of his native land. His many treatises (written in Latin and … Continue reading “Mazzocchi (Or Mazzoccolo), Alessio Simmmacho”

mazzi A short, ornamental staff whose headpiece is decorated with a coat of arms, borne before eminent ecclesiastical, magisterial and academic bodies as a symbol of jurisdiction. Properly, mazza is a club-shaped beaten silver stick carried by mazzieri (mace-beaters), and Swiss Guards, in papal chapels at bishops’ consecrations, and by papal messengers. Mazzi date from … Continue reading “mazzi”