Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Martinus, bp. of Dumium Martinus (2), bp. of Dumium in Gallicia, and afterwards metropolitan bp. of Braga, died c. 580; a person of importance, about whom our information is scanty. Our chief sources are: (1) Isidore, (a) his Life in de Vir. Ill. c. 35, (b) a reference in Hist. Suevorum, Esp. Sagr. vi. 505; … Continue reading “Martinus, bp. of Dumium”

Martinsberg (Or PANNONHALMA) An important Benedictine abbey in Hungary about fourteen English miles south of Raab, and sixty west of Buda-Pesth. From an early date the place was traditionally regarded as the scene of the birth and early life of the famous St. Martin of Tours and was held in great veneration by the small … Continue reading “Martinsberg”

Martins Day, St SEE MARTINMAS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Martinov, John Born 7 October, 1821; died 26 April, 1894. Having passed through his university course at St. Petersburg with distinction, Count Schouvalov engaged him as tutor to his children during a tour through Europe. In France he became acquainted with Father de Ravignan, and this led to his reception into the Church. Being now … Continue reading “Martinov, John”

Martinmas Feast of Saint Martin of Tours , 11 November . In Scotland it is still one of the legal term days on which houses are rented and contracts made. Until recently in many parts of England it was the usual time for hiring servants and fairs were often held on this date. Fuente: New … Continue reading “Martinmas”

Martinius, Matthias a German Reformed theologian, was born in 1572, and became eminent as a scholar, preacher, and instructor. He was made courtpreacher in 1595, professor at Herborn in the following year, and placed in charge of the grammar-school connected with the academy at that place in 1597. He continued in that relation during ten … Continue reading “Martinius, Matthias”

Martinists a Russian sect of mystics, which originated near the opening of our aera, as a result of the labors of St. Martin, the French philosopher whose life and labors we have spoken of above. The Martinists allied themselves with freemasonry, and spread from Moscow over all Russia. Aiming to supplant infidelity by mysticism, they … Continue reading “Martinists”

Martinique, Or Martinico called by the natives Madiana, one of the Lesser Antilles, lying between latitude 14 23′ 43′ and 14 52′ 47 north, and longitude 60 50′ and 61 19′ west, is forty miles long, about twelve miles broad, and has an area of about 380 square miles, and 160,831 inhabitants, of whom upwards … Continue reading “Martinique, Or Martinico”

Martinique (SANCTI PETRI ET ARCIS GALLICA&#198) Diocese; Martinique is one of the French Lesser Antilles, 380 sq. miles in area; It was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, and colonized by the French about 1625; it was in the hands of the English from 1762-1783, and was again occupied by them in 1792, 1802, 1809, … Continue reading “Martinique”

Martinianus, a martyr at Rome Martinianus (1), legendary martyr with PROCESSUS at Rome. According to the Acts of LINUS, these were the two soldiers into whose charge Peter had been given. They were converted by him in prison, and for their baptism, Peter, by making the sign of the cross, caused a fountain, still shewn … Continue reading “Martinianus, a martyr at Rome”