Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Maronite Congregation of Aleppo Popular name for the members of various orders under the patronage of Saint Anthony or professing to follow his rule. The original society was founded in the 4th century by Saint Anthony . There are now four important orders so known: Maronite Congregation of Aleppo, or Aleppines, founded in 1695 , … Continue reading “Maronite Congregation of Aleppo”

Maronia A titular see in the province of Rhodopis, suffragan of Trajanopolis. The town is an ancient one, said to have been founded by Maron, who was supposed to be the son of Dionysus (Euripides, “Cyclops”, V, 100, 141) or companion of Osiris (Diodorus Siculus, I, 20). The probable origin of this legend is the … Continue reading “Maronia”

Maroni, Paul Missionary, b. 1 Nov., 1695. He entered the Austrian province of the Jesuits on 27 Oct., 1712, and, like many German and Austrian missionaries of that time, went in 1723 on the mission in Upper Marañon that belonged to the Quito province of the order. He worked for several years as professor of … Continue reading “Maroni, Paul”

Maron, Johannes a noted Eastern patriarch, supposed to be the founder of the Maaronites, was born at Sirum, near Antioch, in Syria, about the middle of the 7th century; studied at Constantinople, and became monk and priest in the convent of St. Maron. Elevated to the bishopric of Botoys in 676, according to some, by … Continue reading “Maron, Johannes”

Marokki, Samuel SEE MOROCCO, SAMUEL. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Marnix, Philippe Van, De Ste. Aldegonde occupies a distinguished place in the history of the Netherlands during the Reformation period. He was born at Brussels in 1538, of parents thoroughly identified with the interests of their country, and was carefully educated at home, and later at Geneva under Calvin and Beza. After returning to his … Continue reading “Marnix, Philippe Van, De Ste. Aldegonde”

Marne, Jean-Baptiste De a Flemish ecclesiastic and historian, was born at Douai in 1699. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1619; was appointed minister to Namur, after having taught belles-lettres and theology in many cities, and filling different missions. Afterwards he was called to Liege, and became confessor to John-Theodore of Bavaria, and synodal … Continue reading “Marne, Jean-Baptiste De”

Marmoth (), a less correct form (1Es 8:62) of the Heb. name MEREMOTH (1 Ezr 8:33). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Marmoth MARMOTH (1Es 8:62) = Meremoth, Ezr 8:33. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Marmoth marmoth, marmoth (Codex Vaticanus, , Marmoth; Codex Alexandrinus, , Marmath): The priest the son of Urias … Continue reading “Marmoth”

Marmontel, Jean Francois a celebrated French critic, and a leader in the school of infidelity which flourished under the guidance of Diderot, Holbach, and Voltaire, was born at Bort, in Limousin, in 1723, of humble parentage. He was educated at the Jesuits’ college at Mauriac, but, not inclining towards asceticism, went to Paris finally (1746), … Continue reading “Marmontel, Jean Francois”

Marlow, Michael a Church of England divine, was born near London, in November 1758. He was educated at Merchant Taylor’s School, from which he was elected to a scholarship at St. John’s College in the eighteenth year of his age. He was admitted actual fellow in 1779; took the degree of B.A. April 5, 1780; … Continue reading “Marlow, Michael”