Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Luce, Abraham a Presbyterian minister, was born at Northville, Long Island, N.Y., March 13,1791; studied at Clinton Academy, Easthampton, and afterwards theology with the Reverend Jonathan Hunting, of Southold, and Reverend Dr. Aaron Woolworth of Bridgehampton, Long Island, and also with Prof. Porter, of Andover, Massachusetts. In 1812 he was licensed by the Long Island … Continue reading “Luce, Abraham”

Lucchi, Michael Angelo an Italian prelate, was born at Brescia, August 20, 1744. He made his profession at Monte Cassino, where he was appointed to teach philosophy and theology. He visited the principal libraries of Italy, and collected a number of ancient MSS., now in the Vatican. Pius VII called him to Rome, made him … Continue reading “Lucchi, Michael Angelo”

Luccedil;on Diocese of Luçon (Lucionensis). Embraces the Department of La Vendée. It was suppressed by the Concordat of 1801 and annexed to the Diocese of La Rochelle; however, its re-establishment was urged upon in the Concordat of 1817 and came into effect in 1821. The new Diocese of Luçon comprised the territory of the ancient … Continue reading “Luccedil;on”

Lucca, Italy, archdiocese of Founded as a diocese in the first century during the initial spread of Christianity. Elevated to an archdiocese on 11 September 1726. It is immediately subject to the Vatican, and has no suffragen dioceses. Notable bishops include Saint Anselm of Lucca the Younger See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New … Continue reading “Lucca, Italy, archdiocese of”

Lucca, Anselm of, Saint Bishop (c.1036 -1086 ), called The Younger to distinguish him from his uncle, Pope Alexander II , born Mantua, Italy ; died there. Made Bishop of Lucca by his uncle, he accepted lay investiture from Henry IV of Germany , and in remorse became a Benedictine . Gregory VII ordered him … Continue reading “Lucca, Anselm of, Saint”

Lucca ARCHDIOCESE OF LUCCA (LUCENSIS). Lucca, the capital of the like named province in Tuscany, Central Italy, is situated on the River Serchio in a fertile cultivated plain. Its chief industries are the quarrying and dressing of marble, and the production of silk, wool, flax, and hemp. Its olive oil enjoys a world-wide fame. Noteworthy … Continue reading “Lucca”

Lucatelli (or Locatelli), Pietro a distinguished Roman painter, was born in 1660, and studied under Ciro Ferri. He was elected a member of the Academy of St. Luke in 1690, and executed some works for the public edifices at Rome. His paintings in the Church of San Agostino, and in the Collegio Fuccioli, are highly … Continue reading “Lucatelli (or Locatelli), Pietro”

Lucas, Richard an English clergyman and moralist, was born in 1648 in Radnorshire, Wales, entered Jesus College, Oxford, in 1664, and, after taking his degree, was for some time engaged in teaching. He finally entered the ministry, and became vicar of St. Stephen’s, Coleman Street, London, in 1683. In 1696 he became prebend of Westminster. … Continue reading “Lucas, Richard”

Lucas Holstenius Also known as Lucas Holste. Catholic philologist. Born 1596; died 1661. Librarian of the Vatican library. Edited several books and left copious notes which have been used by various editors. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Lucas Holste Also known as Lucas Holste. Catholic philologist. Born 1596; died 1661. Librarian of the Vatican library. Edited several books and left copious notes which have been used by various editors. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary