Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Marin, Michel Ange a French ecclesiastical writer, was born of a noble family at Marseilles in 1697. In 1714 he was admitted to the order of the Minimes; was employed in their schools, and four times filled a provincial office. He possessed not only a liking for theology and natural history, but also a natural … Continue reading “Marin, Michel Ange”

Marimoth (2Es 1:2), the Latin form of MEREMOTH SEE MEREMOTH (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Marimoth MARIMOTH (2Es 1:2) = Meraioth (Ezr 7:3); also called Memeroth, 1Es 8:2. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Marimoth mari-moth, mari-moth: An ancestor of Esdras (Ezra) (2 Esdras 1:2), identical with Meraioth (Ezr 7:3). In … Continue reading “Marimoth”

Marillac, Charles De a noted prelate of the Church of Rome, was born at Auvergne, in France, about 1510. He was advocate in the Parliament of Paris when, perceiving himself suspected of Lutheranism, he followed John de la Forest, ambassador of France to Constantinople, and thus avoided persecution from the inquisitors. He afterwards became abbot … Continue reading “Marillac, Charles De”

Marignolli, Giovanni de’ Born at Florence about 1290; place and date of death unknown. When quite a youth he received the Franciscan habit at the convent of Santa Croce, Florence; later on, as he himself tells us, he held the chair of theology at the University of Bologna. Nothing more is known of his religious … Continue reading “Marignolli, Giovanni de’”

Mariette, Auguste Ferdinand Francois a French archaeologist, was born at Boulogne-sur-Mer, February 11, 1821. While yet a very young man he was intrusted with the task of arranging the papers of his deceased cousin, Nestor l’Hote, the companion of Champollion in Egypt from 1827 to 1829. Thenceforth Auguste Mariette became inspired with an eager interest … Continue reading “Mariette, Auguste Ferdinand Francois”

Marietiu a celebrated Hindu sage or demi-god, was, according to one account, the son of Brahma-according to another, the son of Bhrigu. He was the father of Kasyapa. By some he is considered as the god of light, which appears to be the etymological signification of his name. See Moor, Hindu Pantheon; Institutes of Manu, … Continue reading “Marietiu”

Marienberg A Benedictine abbey of the Congregation of St. Joseph near Mals, Tyrol (in Vintschau). The history of the founding goes back to Charlemagne, who established between 780 and 786 a Benedictine monastery near Taufers (Tuberis) in Graubünden (in Upper Vintschau), which later (after 880) was dissolved and then became a convent for both sexes. … Continue reading “Marienberg”

Marie Martin Born Tours, France, 1599; died Quebec, Canada, 1672. Married at seventeen, she was left a widow two years later, with a son Claude, afterwards a Benedictine . She entered the Ursuline Order, c.1629, and introduced that institute into Canada, 1639, where she spent 33 years instructing Indian children. Feast , 27 February . … Continue reading “Marie Martin”

Marie Lataste Sister of the Sacred Heart, born Mimbaste, 1822; died Rennes, France, 1847. She is said, from early childhood, to have been the recipient of extraordinary favors from Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and, from 1840, to have seen Christ on the altar every time she assisted at Mass. She received frequent apparitions of … Continue reading “Marie Lataste”

Marie Guyard Born Tours, France, 1599; died Quebec, Canada, 1672. Married at seventeen, she was left a widow two years later, with a son Claude, afterwards a Benedictine . She entered the Ursuline Order, c.1629, and introduced that institute into Canada, 1639, where she spent 33 years instructing Indian children. Feast , 27 February . … Continue reading “Marie Guyard”