Martiall, John (or MARSHALL) Born in Worcestershire 1534, died at Lille, 3 April, 1597. He was one of the six companions associated with Dr. Allen in the foundation of the English College at Douai in 1568. He received his education at Winchester (1545-49) and New College, Oxford (1549-56), at which latter place, after a residence … Continue reading “Martiall, John”
Martial, Saint
Martial, Saint Bishop of Limoges in the third century. We have no accurate information as to the origin, dates of birth and death, or the acts of this bishop. All that we know of him we have from Gregory of Tours and it may be summed up thus: Under the consulate of Decius and of … Continue reading “Martial, Saint”
Martiacute;n, Enrico
Martiacute;n, Enrico Date and place of birth unknown; d. in Mexico in 1632. According to some he was of Spanish descent; Humboldt says that he was either a German or Dutchman, and according to others a Mexican educated in Spain, but in all probability he was a Frenchman, Henri Martín hispanicized under the form of … Continue reading “Martiacute;n, Enrico”
Marthe, Anne Briget
Marthe, Anne Briget a French nun, called Sister Martha, born at Besanson in 1749, deserves a place here for her devotion during the French Revolution and the wars that followed to the relief of the sick and wounded, and of prisoners of all nations. She died in 1824. The Martha Order (q.v.) is named after … Continue reading “Marthe, Anne Briget”
Martha, Saint 29 Jul
Martha, Saint 29 Jul Virgin, died 84. She was the sister of Lazarus, and Mary of Bethany, and shared the honor of Christ’s friendship when He stayed as their Guest in Bethany. She also served Him in the house of Simon the Leper, and because of her solicitous care for His physical comfort she is … Continue reading “Martha, Saint 29 Jul”
Martha, Saint 19 Jan
Martha, Saint 19 Jan Martyrs; died Rome, c.270. Marius and Martha were noble Persians, who, with their sons, Audifax and Abachum, came to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles and give aid to the persecuted Christians. After suffering horrible torture, Marius and his sons were beheaded, and Martha was cast into a well. … Continue reading “Martha, Saint 19 Jan”
Martha, Saint
Martha, Saint Mentioned only in Luke 10:38-42; and John 11, 12, sqq. The Aramaic form occurs in a Nabatfan inscription found at Puteoli, and now in the Naples Museum; it is dated A.D. 5 (Corpus Inscr. Semit., 158); also in a Palmyrene inscription, where the Greek translation has the form Marthein, A.D. 179. Mary, Martha, … Continue reading “Martha, Saint”
Martha, Order of
Martha, Order of is the name sometimes given to the organization of the Hospital Sisters of St. Martha of Pontarlier, etc. The aim of this female order is the care of the sick and the poor, and the gratuitous instruction of poor children. SEE HOSPITAL SISTERS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
MARTHA OF BETHANY
MARTHA OF BETHANY sister of Lazarus and Mary Luk 10:40; Joh 11:1; Joh 11:20; Joh 11:39; Joh 12:2 — “The Worried Housekeeper”Characteristics of— Hospitality Luk 10:38 — Energy Luk 10:40; Joh 11:20 — Anxious care Luk 10:40 — Spiritual Knowledge Joh 11:24 — Faith Joh 11:27 –SEE Notable Women, WOMEN Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Martha, Maris, Audifax, and Abachum, Saints
Martha, Maris, Audifax, and Abachum, Saints All martyred at Rome in 270. Maris and his wife Martha, who belonged to the Persian nobility, came to Rome with their children in the reign of Emperor Claudius II. As zealous Christians, they sympathized with and succoured the persecuted faithful, and buried the bodies of the slain. This … Continue reading “Martha, Maris, Audifax, and Abachum, Saints”