Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vinci, Leonardo di Ser Piero da (LEONARDO DI SER PIERO DA VINCI) Florentine painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scholar, and one of the greatest minds of the Renaissance; born at Vinci, near Florence, in 1452; died at Cloux, near Amboise, France, 2 May, 1519, natural son of Ser Piero, a notary, and a peasant woman. … Continue reading “Vinci, Leonardo di Ser Piero da”

Vinci, Leonardo da an illustrious Italian artist, was born in Lower Valdarno, at the Castle of Vinci, in 1452. He was the natural son of Pietro da Vinci, but his mother is not known. At an early age he evinced rare abilities for everything he turned his attention to, but more particularly for arithmetic, music, … Continue reading “Vinci, Leonardo da”

Vincenzo de Vit Latinist, b. at Mestrina, near Padua, 10 July, 1810; d. at Domo d’Ossola, 17 Aug., 1892. He made his studies at Padua, was ordained priest in 1836, in 1844 became librarian of the Academia dei Concordi at Rovigo and canon of the cathedral. He was thus advancing in the path of ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Vincenzo de Vit”

Vincentius Lirinensis Vincentius (11) Lirinensis (Vincent of Lerins), St., a distinguished presbyter of Gaul in 5th cent. Date of birth uncertain; must have died in or before a.d. 450. Authorities.-Gennadius, Vivorum Illustrium Catalogus (c. 64). References to himself and to his times in his chief (most probably his sole) work, the Commonitorium. Life.-Concerning the events … Continue reading “Vincentius Lirinensis”

Vincentius Vincentius (8), presbyter of Constantinople, intimately attached to Jerome, through whose writings we hear of him throughout the last 20 years of 4th cent. Jerome became acquainted with him when he came to Constantinople in 380, from which time Vincentius shared his interests and pursuits. To him, with Gallienus, Jerome dedicated his translation of … Continue reading “Vincentius”

Vincentians A congregation of priests and laymen, founded at Paris, 1625, by Saint Vincent de Paul. The special object of the congregation determines that each member, besides devoting himself to his own perfection, shall be employed in preaching the Gospel to the poor, especially to poor country people, and in helping ecclesiastics to the knowledge … Continue reading “Vincentians”

Vincentian Congregation is a brotherhood or association of secular priests, who, although not strictly a religious order, are bound by vows, and are especially devoted to preaching and hearing confession among the poor. They are so called from their founder, the Roman Catholic saint, Vincent de Paul (q.v.). Another object is to undertake the direction … Continue reading “Vincentian Congregation”

Vincent, William, D.D a learned English divine, was born in London, Nov. 2, 1739. He passed through every gradation of the School of Westminster, and in 1757 was elected scholar of Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1762 he returned to Westminster as teacher, and in that capacity he proceeded from the lowest to the highest situation, … Continue reading “Vincent, William, D.D”

Vincent, Thomas a Nonconformist divine of great popularity was born at Hertford, England, in 1634. He was educated at Westminster School, and in 1647 elected to Christ Church, Oxford. He was chosen catechist to Dr. Owen, and chaplain to Robert, earl of Leicester. During the plague with which the kingdom was visited, he exhibited great … Continue reading “Vincent, Thomas”

Vincent, Saint (MALDEGARIUS). Founder and abbot of the monasteries of Hautmont and Soignies, b. of a noble family at Strepy les Binche, Hainault, early in the seventh century; d. at Soignies, 14 July, 677. That he was not of Irish descent, as stated by Jean du Pont and some Irish writers, has been proved by … Continue reading “Vincent, Saint (1)”