Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lupus, Servatus, Or Loup, De Ferrieres a French ecclesiastical writer, was born in the neighborhood of Sens about the year 805; studied at the abbey of Ferrieres, and afterwards at Fulda. under the celebrated Rabanus Maurus. Eginhard instructed him in the classics. In 836 he returned to Sens, where he soon acquired a great reputation … Continue reading “Lupus, Servatus, Or Loup, De Ferrieres”

Lupus, Christian (WOLF) Historian, b. at Ypres (Flanders), 23 July, 1612; d. at Louvain, 10 July, 1681. He joined the Augustinian Order at the age of fifteen, and on the completion of his studies, was appointed lecturer in theology, to the younger members of the order at Cologne. While occupying this position he won the … Continue reading “Lupus, Christian”

Lupus (originally Wolf), Christian a Roman Catholic theologian, was born June 12, 1612, at Ypern. He joined the order of the Augustinians, was in 1653 doctor of theology and professor primarius at Louvain, and died July 10, 1681. He wrote, Diss. de Meletii et Arii Personis, Moribus Atque Erroribus: De Symbolo Apostolico et Nicceo: De … Continue reading “Lupus (originally Wolf), Christian”

Lupus (SERVATUS LUPUS, LOUP) Abbot of Ferrieres, French Benedictine writer, b. in the Diocese of Sens, about 805; d. about 862. He assumed the surname of Servatus in commemoration of his miraculous escape from danger either in a serious illness or on the battlefield. He began his education at Ferrieres under Aldric and completed it … Continue reading “Lupus”

Lupset, Thomas an English scholar and theologian, was born in London in 1498; was educated at English schools, but took the degree of B.A. in Paris. In 1518 he obtained the chair of rhetoric at Oxford University. Later he was secretary to the Italian ambassador. On his return he took charge of the education of … Continue reading “Lupset, Thomas”

Lupold Of Bebenburg (Or Eglofstein) a learned German prelate, after having studied jurisprudence at Bologna, under the direction of John Andrew, became canon successively at Mayence, at Wirzburg, and at Bamberg, of which place he had been elected bishop in 1352. He died July 20, 1363, leaving, De Zelo Veterum Principum Germanorum in Religionem (Basle, … Continue reading “Lupold Of Bebenburg (Or Eglofstein)”

Lupetino, Fra Baldo one of the first martyrs to the Protestant cause in Italy in the 16th century, was born of ancient and noble parents in Albano, and actively propagated the reformed opinions in Venice. On becoming provincial within the Venetian territories of the Franciscan monks (to whose order he had been previously admitted) he … Continue reading “Lupetino, Fra Baldo”

Luperci the most ancient order of priests among the Romans. They were sacred to Pan, the god of the country, and particularly of shepherds, whose flocks he guarded. Plutarch derives the name from lupa, a shewolf, and traces their origin to the fabulous she-wolf which suckled Romulus and Remus. They formed originally a college, consisting … Continue reading “Luperci”

Lupercalia a noted Roman festival, was celebrated annually on February 15, in honor of Lupercus, the god of fertility, or, as is alleged by many, in honor of Pan. Plutarch calls it the feast of wolves, and declares it to have been of a lustral or ceremonially purifying character. Whatever may have been its origin, … Continue reading “Lupercalia”

lunula (Latin: moon or little moon) A circular receptacle, usually with glass sides, inserted into an ostensorium, to show the Sacred Host. It is blessed by a priest, and therefore is a sacred vessel. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary