Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Luminum Dies (Day of Lights), another name for the Epiphany (q.v.), supposed to be the day of our Savior’s baptism, and so named because baptism was frequently called lux, or lights Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Luminare (A word which gives in the plural luminaria and has hence been incorrectly written in the singular luminarium) Luminare is the name applied to the shafts with which we find the roof of the passages and chambers of the Catacombs occasionally pierced for the admission of light and air. These chimney-like openings have in … Continue reading “Luminare”

Lumen naturale Natural light, equivalent to lumen naturalis rationis, in medieval philosophy and theology denoted the ordinary cognitive powers of human reason unaided by the supernatural light of grace, lumen gratiae, or divine revelation, lumen fidei. — J.J.R. The phrase “natural light of reason” occurs also in the scientific writings of Galileo (q.v.) and Descartes … Continue reading “Lumen naturale”

Lumen Christi (Latin: Light of Christ) Versicle chanted by the deacon on Holy Saturday as he lights the triple candle; sung three times, each time in a higher pitch, with the response “Deo Gratias.” The light is taken from the new fire, just blessed, and is brought to the Paschal candle. It is symbolic of … Continue reading “Lumen Christi”

Lul Indians A name which has given rise to considerable confusion and dispute in Argentine ethnology, owing to the fact, now established, that it was applied at different times to two very different peoples, neither of which now exists under that name, while the vocabulary which could settle the affinity of the earlier tribe is … Continue reading “Lulé Indians”

Lulworth Castle Dorsetshire, England , built in 1588 and in possession of the Weld family since then. When the Trappists were driven out of France during the Revolution they were received, 1794, in Lulworth Castle, which was built on the site of a former Cistercian monastery confiscated by Henry VIII , and remained there for … Continue reading “Lulworth Castle”

Lully, Raymond, Blessed (Teutonic: wise protection) Known as the Doctor Illuminatus. Born in 1232 in Pilma, Majorca Island; died in 1315 near Cabrera Island. During the early years of his life, he was prominent at the court of King James the Conqueror. By a heavenly apparition he was inspired to convert the Mohammedans. In 1266 … Continue reading “Lully, Raymond, Blessed”

Lully, Raymond (RAMON LULL) “Doctor Illuminatus”, philosopher, poet, and theologian, b. at Palma in Majorca, between 1232 and 1236; d. at Tunis, 29 June, 1315. Probably a courtier at the court of King James of Aragon until thirty years of age, he then became a hermit and afterwards a tertiary of the Order of St. … Continue reading “Lully, Raymond”

Lully, Jean-Baptiste Composer, b. near Florence in 1633; d. at Paris, 22 March, 1687. He was brought to France when quite a child by Mlle de Montpensier. Having great natural gifts as a violinist, he was soon promoted to be one of the king’s band of twenty-four violins, and leader of the private band. He … Continue reading “Lully, Jean-Baptiste”

Lully, (Lull Or Lulle), Raymond surnamed the Doctori Illuminatus, an eminent Spanish philosopher and theologian, was born at Palma. on the island of Majorca, about 1234. In early life he followed his paternal profession of arms, and abandoned himself to all the license of a soldier’s life. Even when married he continued to pursue pleasures … Continue reading “Lully, (Lull Or Lulle), Raymond”