Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Macarius Magnes A Christian apologist of the end of the fourth century. Some authorities regard the words Macarius Magnes as two proper names, while others interpret them to mean either the Blessed Magnes or Macarius the Magnesian, but he is almost generally considered identical with Macarius, Bishop of Magnesia, who at the “Synod of the … Continue reading “Macarius Magnes”

Macarius, bp. of Jerusalem Macarius (1) 1., bp. of Jerusalem, the 39th from the Apostles, Hermon being his predecessor. His accession is placed by Tillemont in 311 or 312. In a list of defenders of the faith, Athanasius (Orat. I. adv. Arian, p. 291) refers to Macarius as exhibiting “the honest and simple style of … Continue reading “Macarius, bp. of Jerusalem”

Macarius, an Egyptian hermit or monk Macarius (17). Two hermits or monks of this name both lived in Egypt in the 4th cent.; their characters and deeds are almost indistinguishable. The elder is called the Egyptian, the younger the Alexandrine. One of them was a disciple of Anthony and the master of EVAGRIUS, and one … Continue reading “Macarius, an Egyptian hermit or monk”

Macarius, a Roman Christian Macarius (24), a Christian of Rome who (end of 4th cent.) wrote on the divine providence in opposition to heathen notions of fate and astrology. Finding some difficulties, he dreamed of a ship bringing relief to his doubts. Rufinus just at this time arriving from Palestine, Macarius saw in this the … Continue reading “Macarius, a Roman Christian”

Macarius The name of two celebrated contemporary Nitrian monks of the fourth century: Macarius the Alexandrian Also called ho politikos either in reference to his city birth or polished manners; died about 405. He was a younger contemporary of Macarius the Egyptian, but there is no reason for confounding or identifying him with his older … Continue reading “Macarius”

Macarites is the name of a Jewish sect, whose, founder is believed to have been Benjamin Nahavendi (q.v.), a Karaite, who flourished about the opening of the 9th century. Their most peculiar doctrine was that God is too elevated to reveal himself directly to man, and that revelation was therefore made by messenger an angel, … Continue reading “Macarites”

MACARIANS The followers of Macarius, an Egyptian monk, who was distinguished towards the close of the fourth century for his sanctity and virtue. In his writings there are some superstitious tenets, and also certain opinions that seem tainted with Origenism. The name has been also applied to those who adopted the sentiments of Macarius, a … Continue reading “Macarians”

Macao (MACAOENSIS). Diocese; suffragan of Goa, founded 23 January, 1575, by the Bull “Super Specula Militantis Ecclesiae”, of Gregory XIII, with its see in the Portuguese settlement of Macao (or Macau), on the island of Heung-Shan, adjacent to the coast of the Chinese Province of Kwang-tung (see CHINA, Map). The name by which this settlement … Continue reading “Macao”

Macalon (), a place whose natives to the number of 122 returned from the captivity (1Es 5:21); evidently the MICHMASH SEE MICHMASH (q.v.) of the Hebrew lists (Ezr 2:27; Neh 7:31). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Macalon MACALON (1Es 5:21).The same as Michmash; cf. Ezr 2:27. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible … Continue reading “Macalon”

Macaerus Macae’rus. A castle of the Herods, on the southern border of their Perean dominions, nine miles east of the northern end of the Dead Sea. Here, John the Baptist was imprisoned, and here, was held the feast where Herodias, at whose request John was beheaded, danced before the king. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary