Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Maris, Martha, 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 “Maris, Martha, Audifax, and Abachum, Saints”

Maris, bp. of Chalcedon Maris (2), (Mares, Magnus, Marius), bp. of Chalcedon, a prominent Arian (Le Quien, Or. Chr. i. 599), said to have been a disciple of the martyr Lucian of Antioch (Philost. H. E. ii. 14; Tillem. v. 770, vi. 253, 646). He wrote in support of Arian opinions before the council of … Continue reading “Maris, bp. of Chalcedon”

Maris a name of frequent occurrence among the Orientals, and especially in Syria and Persia. 1. The later Nestorians circulated a legend concerning a person of this name, whom they claimed to have been one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, a disciple of Thaddueus, colaborer with Thomas, and founder and first bishop of the … Continue reading “Maris”

Mariotte, Edme Catholic physicist; prior of Saint Martin-sous-Beaune. Born Dijon, France, c.1620; died Paris, France, 1684. Made experiments in heat, light, and hydro-statics. Established the law of gases which bears his name. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Mariotte, Edme French physicist, b. at Dijon, France, about 1620; d. at Paris, 12 May, 1684. His residence was … Continue reading “Mariotte, Edme”

Marion, Elie a prophet of the Cevennes, was born in 1678 at Barre. Being destined for the bar by his family, he studied for that profession till October, 1701, when he became possessed with the religious fanaticism of the Camisards, and returned to his native country in order to take part in the movement already … Continue reading “Marion, Elie”

Mariology (Greek: Maria; logos, word) That branch of theology which treats of the life and prerogatives of the Blessed Virgin, and of her eminent place in the economy of man’s redemption and sanctification. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

mariolatry (Greek: Maria; latria, worship) An opprobrious term, indicating that the veneration given to Mary by Catholics (hyperdulia) is equivalent to, or encroaches upon, the honor due to God alone (latria). Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Mariolatry (Gr. , Mary, and , adorations) is the technical term given by the Protestant world to the worship which … Continue reading “Mariolatry”

Marinus II, 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 “Marinus II, Pope”

Marinus I, 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 “Marinus I, Pope”

Marinus, a military martyr Marinus (4), a military martyr in the reign of Gallienus, at Caesarea in Palestine, under a judge named Achaeus, A.D. 262. He was distinguished by his birth, riches, and services. When Marinus was about to be made a centurion, another aspirant declared him to be a Christian and unable therefore to … Continue reading “Marinus, a military martyr”