Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Marcellus I Pope, son of Benedict, a Roman priest, succeeded Marcellinus (q.v.) as bishop of Rome (according to Pagi, June 30, 308), but held that position only during eighteen months. He endeavored to restore ecclesiastical discipline, which had become much relaxed during the persecutions. For this purpose he organized in Rome twenty dioceses, the incumbents … Continue reading “Marcellus I”

Marcellus, bp. of Rome Marcellus (3), bp. of Rome probably from May 24, 307, to Jan. 15, 309, the see having been vacant after the death of Marcellinus, 2 years, 6 months, and 27 days (Lipsius, Chronologie der rm. Bischf.). This pope appears as a martyr in the Roman Martyrology, and in the later recensions … Continue reading “Marcellus, bp. of Rome”

Marcellus, bp. of Ancyra Marcellus (4), bp. of Ancyra, believed to have been present at the synod held there in 315; but nothing can be proved from subscriptions doubtful in themselves. St. Athanasius, writing in 358 (Hist. ad Mon. 76), calls him an old man then; so that his age could have been no bar … Continue reading “Marcellus, bp. of Ancyra”

Marcellus, Aaron A a (Dutch) Reformed minister, was born in Amsterdam. N. Y., May 11, 1799; was prepared for college by the Rev. Drs.Van Zandt and Spencer, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; graduated at Union College, N. Y., in 1826, afterwards followed teaching, and for some years had charge of the Female Seminary in Syracuse, and … Continue reading “Marcellus, Aaron A”

Marcellus ST. (martyr). Aside from Marcellus I, pope of Rome (q.v.), and Marcellus of Apamea (q.v.), the martyrologues mention a number of other martyrs of that name, the more important of which are: I. MARCELLUS who perished during the persecution of Antoninus Philosophus. Having refused to participate in a repast with the prefect Priscus, and … Continue reading “Marcellus (3)”

Marcello Malpighi Founder of comparative physiology. Born Crevalcore, Italy , 10 March 1628; died Rome, Italy , 29 November 1694. Founded comparative anatomy. First to see capillary circulation. Drew up a plan of the structure of the secreting glands. Discovered the mucous nature of the lower layer of the epidermis, of the splenic foIIicular bodies, … Continue reading “Marcello Malpighi”

Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi Reigned from elected 9 April to 6 May 1555 . Born on 6 May 1501 in Montepulciano, Italy; died in Rome, Italy on 6 May 1555 . Before his election he was prothonotary apostolic, papal secretary, adviser to Cardinal Earnese, who was charged with the temporal power of the Church, Bishop … Continue reading “Marcello Cervini degli Spannochi”

Marcello, Benedetto Born in Venice in 1696; died at Brescia in July, 1739. Marcello’s life was a strange mixture of the political and the artistic. In 1730 he became Proveditore of Pola, but his health failed here and he assumed the duties of Camerlengo at Brescia. He furnished the libretto of Ruggieri’s “Arato in Sparta”. … Continue reading “Marcello, Benedetto”

Marcellius, Henricus a Jesuit, who died at Bamberg, April 25, 1664, wrote, Canones Explicanden Sacrae Scripturae: De Augustissimo Corporis et Sanguinis Domini Sacramento: Theologia Divinae Scripturae: De Justificatione Christiana: Commentarius in Librum Josuae: Testimonium Danielis de Regno Christi Inexpugnabili: Enchiridion Militiae Christianae. See Alegambe, Bibliotheca Scriptorum Societatis Jesu; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v. (B.P.) Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Marcellius, Henricus”

Marcellinus, Saint Martyrs (304 ). Marcellinus was a Roman priest, eminent for his piety. During the persecution of Diocletian he and his exorcist, Peter, were seized and put to death in the Silva Nigra, not far from Rome. Lucilla and Firmina, two religious women, discovering the secret execution, buried their remains in the cemetery named … Continue reading “Marcellinus, Saint”