Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Martin, Jacques a Protestant theologian of Geneva, was born in 1794. While yet a student, he was obliged to take part in the campaigns against Germany, which the first Napoleon inaugurated. He fought in the battles at Leipsic and Waterloo, and in 1815 went to Geneva. For two years he followed commercial pursuits, and then … Continue reading “Martin, Jacques”

Martin IV, Pope Reigned from 1281 to 1285. Born in Montpensier, France ; died in 1285 in Perugia, Italy . He was a cardinal -priest , chancellor of France , and later papal legate to that country where he carried out needed disciplinary reforms. After his election at Viterbo he was unable to go to … Continue reading “Martin IV, Pope”

Martin IV (Simon de la Brie), Pope, was probably a native of Touraine, France, and of humble origin. He was educated at Tours, and there entered the Franciscan order. St. Louis, king of France, favored him, and gave him a position at the church of St. Martin. In 1262 he was created cardinal by pope … Continue reading “Martin IV”

Martin III, Pope Sometimes listed as Martin III. Reigned from 942 to 946. Born Rome; died there. A cardinal , he was one of the popes elected by the influence of Alberic, Prince of the Romans. He was zealous for ecclesiastical reform, and devoted to the poor; he promoted monasticism by his privileges but made … Continue reading “Martin III, Pope”

Martin III (called by some MARINUS II), Pope, a Roman by birth, succeeded Stephen VIII in 942. He died only four years after, and was succeeded by Agapetus II. Martin III was a patron of learning, and a noble Christian exemplar. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Martin II, Pope Reigned from 882 to 884. Born in Gallese, Italy; died in Rome, Italy. While a deacon he was sent by Adrian II as legate to the Council of Constantinople (869). Later he was made bishop of Crere (Cervetri) treasurer of the Holy See, and archdeacon. He condemned Photius, bestowed the pallium on … Continue reading “Martin II, Pope”

Martin II (MARINUS I), Pope, was born at Montefiascone, in the Papal States. He was thrice sent to Constantinople (866, 868, 881) as papal legate to oppose the nomination of Photius as patriarch, but when he was elected pope, Dec. 23, 882, did not continue in the policy of his predecessor, John VIII, but reversed … Continue reading “Martin II”

Martin I, Pope Saint (Latin: little Mars) Reigned from 649 to 655. Born in Todi, Italy; died at Cherson, in the Crimea. He opened his pontificate by summoning a council at the Lateran to condemn Monothelitism, at which the “Ecthesis” of Heraclius and the “Typus” of Emperor Constans II were rejected, and Paul of Constantinople, … Continue reading “Martin I, Pope Saint”

Martin I Pope, son of Fabricius, a distinguished citizen of the Papal States, was called to the papal chair July 5, 640, as successor to Theodore I. The emperor Constans II made every exertion to induce Martin to approve a decree he had promulgated in 659, forbidding discussions between the orthodox Romanists and the Monothelites. … Continue reading “Martin I”

Martin, Gregory Translator of the Douai Version of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate; b. in Maxfield, parish of Guestling, near Winchelsea, in Sussex; d. at Reims, 28 October, 1582. In preparing the translation he was assisted by several of the other great scholars then living in the English College at Douai, but Gregory Martin … Continue reading “Martin, Gregory”