Luxeuil Abbey Situated in the Department of Haute-Saône in Franche-Comté, in the Diocese of Besançon. It was founded in 585 by the great Irish monk, St. Columbanus, on the ruins of the Gallo-Roman castle of Luxovium, about eight miles from Aunigray. It was dedicated to St. Peter and soon became the most important and flourishing … Continue reading “Luxeuil Abbey”
Luxemburg
Luxemburg The small remnant of the old duchy of this name and since 11 May, 1867, an independent neutral grand duchy, comprising 998 sq. miles of territory, lying principally between 49° 27´ and 50° 12´ N. lat., and 5° 45´ and 6° 32´ E. long. It is bounded by Belgium on the west, Prussia on … Continue reading “Luxemburg”
Luxembourg, Pierre de
Luxembourg, Pierre de a French prelate, was born at the castle of Ligny-sur-Ornain, July 20, 1369. He began to study theology at Paris in 1377. While still a child, he was made canon of Paris in 1379, and of Cambray in 1382. At the age.of fourteen he was provided with the bishopric of Metz by … Continue reading “Luxembourg, Pierre de”
Luxembourg, Philippe de
Luxembourg, Philippe de a French cardinal, was born in 1445. He was the son of Thibauld de Luxembourg, who, after having lost his wife, was received into orders, and became bishop of Mans. The first church which Philippe held in charge was that of Le Mans, which he obtained in 1477, after the death of … Continue reading “Luxembourg, Philippe de”
Luxembourg, Louis de
Luxembourg, Louis de a French prelate, was proposed in 1414 for the bishopric of Therouanne. He declared himself for the English party, was made chancellor by Henry VI, in 1425, and attended in 1431 at the crowning of that prince as the king of France, at St. Denis. During several political excitements, and particularly during … Continue reading “Luxembourg, Louis de”
Luxembourg, Baudoin de
Luxembourg, Baudoin de a Franco-German prelate, brother of emperor Henry VII, was born in 1285. While quite young he lost his father, Henry IV, count of Luxembourg, and was educated with care by his mother, Beatrice of Avesnes, at the University of Paris, where he studied belles-lettres, philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence. He was consecrated archbishop … Continue reading “Luxembourg, Baudoin de”
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Constitutional grand duchy of Europe, located between France, Belgium, and Germany; area, 999 square miles. Christianity was established here very early; in 316, Trier was the seat of a diocese, extending far into Lorraine, and an important center from which the faith was preached through this part of Europe. With the many political changes, … Continue reading “Luxembourg”
Lux O decora patrie
Lux O decora patrie Hymn for Lauds on the feast of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. It was written by the Father Leanetti and Father Salvati, probably c. 1880, and has three translations. The English title given is by the Benedictines of Stanbrook. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Lux Mentis
Lux Mentis (the light of the mind), another name for baptism, so called on account of the instruction in the Christian religion which was given to the candidates for baptism before they were admitted to the sacred ordinance. Farrar, Eccles. Dict. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Lux ecce surgit aurea
Lux ecce surgit aurea Hymn for Lauds on Thursday. It was written by Prudentius (348-413). Of the 17 translations, the English title given is by W. Courthope. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary