Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Leonista is the name by which the Waldenses are sometimes referred to, and is derived from Leona (Lyons). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Leonine sacramentary The oldest of the Sacramentaries or liturgical books. Only one manuscript is known, dating from the 7th century. Found in the library of the Cathedral Chapter of Verona, it was published by Joseph Bianchini in 1735 in the fourth volume of his edition of Anastasius Bibliothecarius and was by him arbitrarily attributed to … Continue reading “Leonine sacramentary”

Leonine city Name given to that part of Rome, situated on the right bank of the Tiber, which is so called in honor of Pope Saint Leo IV, who surrounded it with a wall, 848-852, when the Saracens were menacing the city. It contains the Basilica of Saint Peter and the Vatican. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “Leonine city”

Leonidas, Saint (Or LEONIDES.) The Roman Martyrology records several feast days of martyrs of this name in different countries. Under date of 28 January there is a martyr called Leonides, a native of the Thebaid, whose death with several companions is supposed to have occurred during the Diocletian persecution (Acta SS., January, II, 832). Another … Continue reading “Leonidas, Saint”

Leonidas father of the celebrated Origen, was a Christian martyr of the 3d century. Previous to his execution, his son, in order to encourage him, wrote to liims as follows: Beware that your care for us does not make you change your resolution! The father accepted the heroic exhortation of the son, and yielded his … Continue reading “Leonidas”

Leoni, Ottavio (called il cav. Padovano and Padovanino), an eminent painter and engraver, was born in Rome in 1578. Among his historical works is The Virgin and Infant, in Santa Maria della Minerva; The Annunciation, in San Eustachio; and St. Carlo. St. Francesco, and St. Niccolo, in San Urbano. He was chosen director of the … Continue reading “Leoni, Ottavio”

Leonhard, Matthaei Dudine a famous Dominican, who died in 1470, provincial of Lombardy, was a doctor of law and divinity. He preached in the principal cities of Italy, especially at Florence, before pope Eugene IV and his court. His Sermones have often been printed. See Lichtenberger, Encyclop. des Sciences Religieuses, s.v.; Jocher, Allgemeines Gelehrten-Lexikon, s.v. … Continue reading “Leonhard, Matthaei Dudine”

Leonhard Johann a Moravian missionary, was born in 1706 at Mnchsroth. He went to Herrnhut in 1725, and in 1732 was sent as first Moravian missionary to the negroes of St. Thomas. He returned in 1735; became general elder of the congregation; labored for some time for the conversion of the Jews in Amsterdam; and … Continue reading “Leonhard Johann”

Leonhard Euler (15 April 1707 – 18 September 1783) Christian mathematician . Revolutionized analytical mathematics. Made analytical calculus a science independent of geometry. Founded analytical mechanics Advanced the theory of definite integrals by developing “Eulerian” integrals. Established the theory on homogeneous functions designated by his name. First proved Fermat’s theorem. Demonstrated new theorems on the … Continue reading “Leonhard Euler”

Leonce de Beaumont Geologist . Born 1798; died 1874. Advanced a theory of the origin of mountain ranges which has exercised great influence on succeeding geologists, and did the major part of a valuable geological map of France. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary