Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

MATRIX The womb. To “open the matrix,” Exo 13:12,15, means, to be the firstborn. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Matrix ‘The womb.’ Exo 13:12; Exo 13:15; Exo 34:19; Num 3:12; Num 18:15. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary Matrix See Logic, formal, 3. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Matrites MATRITES.A family of the tribe of Benjamin to which Saul belonged (1Sa 10:21). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Matrites matrts (, ha-matr): The Revised Version (British and American) translation of matr with the definite article, the Matrites (1Sa 10:21). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Matris sub almae numine Hymn for Vespers on the feast of the Seven Holy Founders, 12 February . Vincent Tarozzi (1849-1918) is the author; the English title given above is by W. Wallace. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Matrinae SEE GODMOTHERS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Matrimony Or Marriage as A SACRAMENT. The Church of Rome regards the act of matrimony not only as a religious contract, but also as a sacrament. We need hardly step aside to explain the meaning of the word sacrament, but it may be proper here to say that the Romanists hold seven sacraments as established … Continue reading “Matrimony Or Marriage”

Matrimony The valid union of a man and a woman, by which they give themselves each to the other for mutual helpfulness and society, and for the begetting of children. The name of this union is derived from the Latin matris munus, the office of mother, signifying that the man and woman are united principally … Continue reading “Matrimony”

matrimonium non consummatum A marriage properly performed but not consummated by marital intercourse. See also, dissolution of a marriage . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

matrimonial unworthiness Considered a hindering impediment by some canonists. If one party has publicly rejected the Catholic faith without joining a heretical sect, or has become a member of a society condemned by the Church , or has been guilty of public crime, or has incurred censure and shows no repentance, the approval of the … Continue reading “matrimonial unworthiness”

matrimonial separation The separation or husband and wife, or a limited divorce from bed and board, without the right of remarriage until the death of one of parties, is sometimes permitted by the Church on account of adultery, or lapse into heresy, or the entrance into a religious life on the part of husband or … Continue reading “matrimonial separation”

matrimonial court Disputed cases concerning marriage are usually brought before the matrimonial court of a diocese . This tribunal consists of a judge, a secretary or notary, and the Defensor Vinculi, or Defender of the Tie. The cases which occur most frequently are those in which a “decree of nullity” is sought, a judgment that … Continue reading “matrimonial court”