Maynooth College The National College of Saint Patrick, founded 1795, through Dr Troy, Archbishop of Dublin, to satisfy the necessity of a Catholic College. The “Dunboyne Establishment,” a fund for the maintenance of a higher course of ecclesiastical studies, was bequeathed by John Butler, twelfth Baron Dunboyne. The Aula Maxima, opened 1893, was presented by … Continue reading “Maynooth College”
Mayne, Jasper
Mayne, Jasper an English divine and poet, was born in Devonshire in 1604. At the age of nineteen he entered Christ-church College, Oxford, and in 1631 secured the degree of M.A. He took holy orders, became a popular preacher, was presented by his college to two neighboring livings, and continued at the same time his … Continue reading “Mayne, Jasper”
Mayne, James S
Mayne, James S a Presbyterian minister, was born in Ravallagh, near Coleraine, Antrim County, Ireland, in 1825. He received a careful academic education in his native country, and in 1853 came to America; graduated at Princeton College with honor in 1857; studied divinity at the theological seminary at Princeton, N. J.; was licensed in 1859, … Continue reading “Mayne, James S”
Mayne, Cuthbert, Blessed
Mayne, Cuthbert, Blessed Martyr , born Youlston, Devonshire, England , c.1543; died Launceston, 1577 . He was ordained a Protestant minister, 1562, and went to Saint John’s College, Oxford (M.A., 1570), where his intimacy with Blessed Edmund Campion and other Catholics made it necessary for him to flee from England . Having become a Catholic, … Continue reading “Mayne, Cuthbert, Blessed”
Mayne, Blessed Cuthbert
Mayne, Blessed Cuthbert Martyr, b. at Yorkston, near Barnstaple, Devonshire (baptized 20 March, 1543-4); d. at Launceston, Cornwall, 29 Nov., 1577. He was the son of William Mayne; his uncle was a schismatical priest, who had him educated at Barnstaple Grammar School, and he was ordained a Protestant minister at the age of eighteen or … Continue reading “Mayne, Blessed Cuthbert”
Maymbourg
Maymbourg SEE MAIMBURG. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Mayitri
Mayitri a future Buddha, who is destined to appear at the end of five thousand years from the death of Gotama Buddha, and will continue for ages to be the teacher of the human race. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Mayhew, Thomas
Mayhew, Thomas a Trinitarian Congregational minister, son of Thomas Mayhew, the governor of Martha’s Vineyard, was born in Southampton, England, about 1621; emigrated with his father to New England in 1631; resided for a few years in Watertown, Mass.; and in 1642 assisted his father in establishing a settlement at Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard. Being deeply … Continue reading “Mayhew, Thomas”
Mayhew, Jonathan
Mayhew, Jonathan D.D., a celebrated American divine, was born at Martha’s Vinevard Oct. 8, 1720. He was a descendant of Thomas Mayhew, the first English settler of that island. In early childhood Jonathan gave indications of great vigor of mind and a strong will. He was fitted for college by his father, who was a … Continue reading “Mayhew, Jonathan”
Mayhew, Experience
Mayhew, Experience a noted American divine, for years actively engaged in missionary labors among the Indians, was born Jan. 27, 1673. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all most successfully engaged as missionaries to the Indians before him. In March, 1694, about five years after the death of his father, he began to preach to … Continue reading “Mayhew, Experience”