Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vestal Virgins SEE VESTALS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vesta an ancient Latin divinity, the fire-goddess, identical with the Greek Hesfia. She was the embodiment of the idea that the State was the great family, and occupied a prominent rank among the Penates, or household gods, on which account she was called mater, or mother. Each community had its public altar to Vesta, the … Continue reading “Vesta”

Vessels, Sacred, Of The Altar is a general name for the vessels used in the sacramental and other rites of the Church. These are more numerous in the ritualistic churches than in others, and anciently were held very sacred. By the Council of Laodicea, subdeacons were forbidden to handle the plate or to enter the … Continue reading “Vessels, Sacred, Of The Altar”

vessels, sacred The chalice with its paten ciborium pyx , and luna of the ostensorium A sacred vessel, if it contains the Blessed Sacrament, must not be touched by anyone except a priest or a deacon, unless in grave necessity. If the vessel be empty it may be handled by clerics not in Sacred Orders, … Continue reading “vessels, sacred”

VESSEL’S HOLY of the temple Num 3:31; 1Ki 7:45; 1Ki 8:4; 2Ki 25:14; 2Ch 36:18; Ezr 1:7 Jer 28:3; Dan 1:2; Dan 5:2 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Vessels For Holy Oil These, in medieval churches, were arranged like three towers around a central crown-topped spire, wit which they were connected. Each contained a small phial, which could be detached when wanted, and a spoon. One of these phials held the oil for baptism; a second, chrism for confirmation; and a third, oil … Continue reading “Vessels For Holy Oil”

vessels, altar Sacred vessels used in the worship of the Blessed Sacrament. They are the chalice, paten, ciborium, and ostensorium or monstrance. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Vessels, Altar The chalice is the cup in which the wine and water of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is contained. It should be either of gold, or of silver with … Continue reading “Vessels, Altar”

Vessels VESSELS.See House, 9; Meals, 5. For the vessels of the tabernacle (AV [Note: Authorized Version.] ) RV [Note: Revised Version.] has sometimes furniture, sometimes instruments, according to the context (cf. Num 1:50 with 3:26). For the Temple cf. 1Ch 9:29 in AV [Note: Authorized Version.] and RV [Note: Revised Version.] . In Gen 43:11 … Continue reading “Vessels”

Vessel Though the drift of the passage That each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honour (1Th 4:4) is clear, the exact meaning to be attached to vessel () has long been a matter of dispute. Some take it to refer to the body; others interpret … Continue reading “Vessel”

Vespucci, Amerigo (1451 -1512 ) Cosmographer and navigator, after whom America was named, born Florence; died Seville. The fact that his discovery of the mainland (1497-1498) antedated that of Columbus was responsible for the appearance of the name “America” for the first time in 1507 and for its application first to South America and afterward … Continue reading “Vespucci, Amerigo”