Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Matilda of Canossa Countess of Tuscany, daughter and heiress of the Marquess Boniface of Tuscany, and Beatrice, daughter of Frederick of Lorraine, b. 1046; d. 24 July, 1114. In 1053 her father was murdered. Duke Gottfried of Lorraine, an opponent of the Emperor Henry III, went to Italy and married the widowed Beatrice. But, in … Continue reading “Matilda of Canossa”

Mathusala A Hebrew patriarch mentioned in the book of Genesis, chapter 5, son of Henoch and great-grandson of Adam. Remarkable for his longevity. There is no record of anyone living as long as he, 969 years. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Mathusala One of the Hebrew patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 5. The word is variously given … Continue reading “Mathusala”

Mathurists SEE TRINITARIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Mathurins or BRETHREN OF THE HOLY TRINITY, an order of monks which arose at the end of the 12th century, and got this name from having a church at Paris which claims St. Mathurin for its patron saint. All their churches were dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Sometimes they are called Brethren of the Redemption … Continue reading “Mathurins”

Mathilda Countess Of Tuscany well known in history through her close political connection with pope Gregory VII (q.v.), was a daughter of Boniface, count of Tuscany, and was born in 1046. She is said to have married Godfrey (surnamed Il Gobbo, or the Hunchback), duke of Lorraine, in 1069, by procuration; but, if so, her … Continue reading “Mathilda Countess Of Tuscany”

Mathilda a Roman Catholic saint, and queen of Germany, was born in Westphalia, towards the close of the 9th century. She was the daughter of Theodoric. count of Oldenburg, a descendant of the famed Wittikind, and of a princess of Denmark. She was educated by her grandmother, abbess of the convent of Herword. In 909 … Continue reading “Mathilda”

Mathieu, Jacques Marie Adrien Cesaire a French prelate, was born at Paris, January 26, 1796. He first studied law, but afterwards betook himself to the study of theology, entered the seminary of St. Sulpice, was ordained priest, and became secretary to the bishop of Envreux in 1823. In 1833 he was appointed bishop of Langres, … Continue reading “Mathieu, Jacques Marie Adrien Cesaire”

Mathieu, Franccedil;ois-D&sir& Bishop and cardinal, born 27 May, 1839; died 26 October, 1908. Born of humble family at Einville, Department of Meurthe and Moselle, France, he made his studies in the diocesan school and the seminary of the Diocese of Nancy, and was ordained priest in 1863. He was engaged successively as professor in the … Continue reading “Mathieu, Franccedil;ois-D&ésir&é”

Mathias Sarbiewski Poet; called the Horace of Poland. Born in 1595 near Plonsk, Poland; died in 1649 in Warsaw, Poland. He entered the Society of Jesus and was ordained priest in 1623. He taught at Vilna, and was preacher to King Wladislaw in 1635. He excelled in lyrics, especially in patriotic odes and was commissioned … Continue reading “Mathias Sarbiewski”

Mathews, James M., D.D. minister of the (Dutch) Reformed Church, was born in Salem, N. Y., in 1785; graduated at Union College in 1803; at the Seminary of the Associate Reformed Church in 1807; was licensed to preach the Gospel by the Associate Reformed Presbytery in New York in 1807; became assistant professor in the … Continue reading “Mathews, James M., D.D.”