Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Marciane A titular see of Lycia, suffragan of Myra. It figures in the “Notitiae episcopatuum” from the sixth to the twelfth or thirteenth centuries, but it is not mentioned by any author and its situation remains unknown. Le Quien (Oriens christ., I, 983) cites three bishops: Januarius, who attended in 448 the Council of Constantinople … Continue reading “Marciane”

Marcian Roman Emperor in the East, born Thrace, c.390; died 457. Under Ardaburius and Aspar he distingnished himself in the Persian and Hun campaigns. In 450 he married Empress Pulcheria and was crowned by the Patriarch of Constantinople, the first instance of the Christian ceremony of coronation. His policy of moderation especially in taxation rendered … Continue reading “Marcian”

Marcia, concubine of Commodus Marcia. In 183 a conspiracy against the emperor Commodus was detected and put down, in which the emperor’s sister Lucilla and his cousin Quadratus had been prime movers. On the execution of Quadratus and the confiscation of his property, his concubine Marcia became the concubine of Commodus and obtained the highest … Continue reading “Marcia, concubine of Commodus”

Marchi, Giuseppe Jesuit archaeologist, born Tolmezzo, Italy, 1795; died Rome, Italy, 1860. He proved the Christian origin of the catacombs, and was the master and guide of de Rossi. His chief works are: “Musei Kircherniani inscriptiones” and “Monumenti delle arti cristiane primitive.” Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Marchi, Giuseppe An archæologist, born at Tolmezzo near Udine, … Continue reading “Marchi, Giuseppe”

Marchetti, Giovanni an Italian ecclesiastic of note, was born at Empoli, in Tuscany, in 1753, of humble parentage. After struggling for years to secure the advantages of a thorough education, he entered the priesthood in 1777. Later he took up the pen in defense of the rights of the Roman see. His works, which made … Continue reading “Marchetti, Giovanni”

Marchetti, Francois an eminent French writer and archaeologist, was born at Marseilles about the opening of the 17th century; was educated at a college of the Fathers of the Oratory, entered their order in 1630, and became one of the ablest members. He died at his native place in 1688. Of his works the following … Continue reading “Marchetti, Francois”

Marchesi, Pompeo A Lombard sculptor of the neoclassic school, born at Saltrio, near Milan, 7 August, 1790; died at Milan, 6 February, 1858. He studied in Rome under Canova and received much encouragement from his master. The greater part of his life was spent in Milan, where for many years he was professor of sculpture … Continue reading “Marchesi, Pompeo”

Marcheshvan (, Marcheshvan’, of the later Hebrew; Josephus, Ant. , 1:3, 3; the Macedonian ) is the name of that month which was the eighth of the sacred and the second of the civil year of the Jews, and began with the new moon of our November. There was a fast on the 6th in … Continue reading “Marcheshvan”

Marchant, Peter A theologian, b. at Couvin, a village in the principality of Liege, in 1585; d. at Ghent, 11 Nov., 1661. His brother James was the author of the well-known work “Hortus Pastorum”. Peter entered the Franciscan Order in 1601. He led an austere life and was a strict observer of the Franciscan Rule. … Continue reading “Marchant, Peter”

Marchant, Jacques a Roman Catholic theologian, who died at Couvin, Belgium, in 1648, is the author of Rationale Evangelizantium (transl. into French by Ricard, Le Rational des Predicateurs de l’Evangile, Paris, 1876, 4 volumes): Hortum Pastaorum (French, Le Jardin des Pasteurs), a treatise on faith. hope, and charity: Virga Aaronis Florens (French, La Verge d’Aaron), … Continue reading “Marchant, Jacques”