Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

vices, capital

vices, capital (Latin: caput, head) Sometimes called capital sins, are inordinate inclinations or sinful habits, the result of sin. They are called capital, not because they are always grave sins, but because they give rise to various sins. They are: pride, avarice , lust, anger , envy, sloth, gluttony. New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “vices, capital”

Vicenza, Diocese of

Vicenza, Diocese of (VICENTINA). The city is the capital of a province in Venetia (Northern Italy). The surrounding country is agricultural, but there are also quarries of marble, sulphur, copper, and silver mines, and beds of lignite and kaolin; mineral springs also abound, the most famous being those of Recoaro. Among the industries worthy of … Continue reading “Vicenza, Diocese of”

Vicentino, Marco

Vicentino, Marco a Venetian painter, son and pupil of Andrea: practiced his art at Venice with considerable reputation, and executed many works for the churches and for the collections. His fame, however, is derived more from his father’s name than from his own works. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Vicentino, Marco”

Vicentino, Andrea

Vicentino, Andrea an Italian painter, was born at Venice in 1539. He was a scholar of the elder Parma, and followed his style. He was a great plagiarist, but made his selections with good taste and judgment. He was one of the most popular artists of his day, and found abundant employment in painting for … Continue reading “Vicentino, Andrea”

Vicente, Gil

Vicente, Gil Portuguese dramatist, b. about 1470; he was living in 1536. He took up the study of law but abandoned it for literature. As a lyric poet he is represented by some humorous poems in the “Cancioneiro” of Garcia de Resende. He owes his fame to his plays, and with good reason he is … Continue reading “Vicente, Gil”

Vicelinus, St

Vicelinus, St the apostle of Holstein, was a native of Quernheim, on the Weser. His early education was directed by the clergy of that place; after the death of his parents and the loss of his inheritance he became the charge of the lady of Everstein; and ultimately, having been taunted by the priest of … Continue reading “Vicelinus, St”

Vicelinus, Saint

Vicelinus, Saint Bishop of Oldenburg, apostle of Holstein, b. at Hameln about 1086; d. 12 Dec., 1154. Orphaned at an early age, he received his primary education at Hameln. He left secretly for Paderborn, where he enjoyed the home and instructions of Hartmann, and soon surpassed his companions and assisted in the management of the … Continue reading “Vicelinus, Saint”