Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vespillonees were the undertakers or gravediggers who formed one class of subordinate servants of the early Church, and were so called probably from their carrying out the dead in the night. Some trace the word to vesperus, the evening. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Vespers, Sicilian The traditional name given to the insurrection which broke out at Palermo on Easter Tuesday, 31 March, 1282, against the domination of Charles of Anjou. It was only in the fifteenth century, during the excitement aroused by the passing of Charles VIII (Nov., 1494), that the expression "Sicilian Vespers" and the legend of … Continue reading “Vespers, Sicilian”

Vespers, Music of The texts (e.g. antiphons, psalms, hymn) sung in Vespers vary according to the feast or the season of the church year; and in churches where it is obligatory to recite publicly the Canonical Hours of the Divine Office the Vespers must follow the direction of the “Ordo”. The Second Plenary Council of … Continue reading “Vespers, Music of”

Vespers This subject will be treated under the following headings: I. Vespers in the sixth century; II. The origin of Vespers; III. The Office of Vespers in the Middle Ages: Variations; IV. The latest changes; V. Symbolism: the Hymns; VI. Importance. I. Vespers in the Sixth Century In the sixth century the Office of Vespers … Continue reading “Vespers”

Vesperal is a division of the antiphonarium containing the chants for vespers (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

vespebale (altar-cover, vespebale, or stragulum) A cover of cloth, baize, or velvet, of any color, though usually green or red, used on the altar outside the time of sacred functions, to prevent staining or soiling of the altar-cloth. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Vespasianus, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Titus Flavius, emperor July 1, 69, to June 24, 79, and his son Titus, emperor June 24, 79, to Sept. 13, 81. As a great part of the imperial power was exercised by Titus during his father’s reign, of which his own short reign may be regarded as the continuation, it … Continue reading “Vespasianus, Titus Flavius”

Vespasiano da Bisticci (Or FIORENTINO.) Florentine humanist and librarian, b. in 1421; d. in 1498. He was chiefly a merchant of choice books, and had a share in the formation of all the great libraries of the time. When Cosimo de’ Medici wished to create the Laurentian Library of Florence, Vespasiano advised him and sent … Continue reading “Vespasiano da Bisticci”

Vespasian, Titus Flavius a Roman emperor, was born Nov. 17, A.D. 9, near Reate, a Sabine village, where his father was tax-gatherer. He became a successful soldier, and after serving in Britain and elsewhere, was sent by Nero to Palestine in 66. He began the conquest of that country by the storming of Sepphoris and … Continue reading “Vespasian, Titus Flavius”

Vespasian Titus Flavius Vespasianus was Roman Emperor from 1st July a.d. 69 to 24th June (other authorities, 23rd July) 79, and ruled under the style Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus (sometimes Imperator Vespasianus Caesar Augustus). He sprang from an obscure family, his grandfather having been a citizen of the Sabine country-town Reate, who served as a … Continue reading “Vespasian”