Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Le Maire, Guillaume a French prelate, was chosen as successor to Nicolas Gellent, bishop of Angers, having been first chaplain and penitentiary of the cathedral. The newly elected bishop went to Vincennes, May 16, 1291, and took the oath to king Philip. Some years later he excommunicated David de Lesmaisons, bailiwick of Angers, and his … Continue reading “Le Maire, Guillaume”

Le Loutre, Louis-Joseph A missionary to the Micmac Indians and Vicar-General of Acadia under the Bishop of Quebec, b. in France about 1690: d. there about 1770. He was a conspicuous figure in Nova Scotia in the middle of the eighteenth centuary, and his portrait as drawn by some writers lends colour to the charge … Continue reading “Le Loutre, Louis-Joseph”

Le-ke one of the sacred books of the Chinese. It is the acknowledged guide to rites and manners, prescribing rules for all the relationships of life, and the established orders of society. SEE CONFUCIUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Le Hir, Arthur-Marie Biblical scholar and Orientalist; b. at Morlaix (Finisterre), in the Diocese of Quimper, France, 5 Dec., 1811; d. at Paris, 13 Jan., 1868. Entering the seminary of St. Sulpice, Paris, in 1833, he joincd the Sulpicians after ordination, and was appointed professor of theology. He was then made professor of Sacred Scripture … Continue reading “Le Hir, Arthur-Marie”

Le Hennuyer, Jean a French prelate, was born in 1497 at St. Quentin. He was successively chief almoner of Henry I, Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III. Appointed bishop of Lodeve in 1557, and afterwards of Lisieux, he was spiritual director of Catherine de Medicis and of Diane de Poictiers. In this position he … Continue reading “Le Hennuyer, Jean”

Le Gras, Venerable Louise de Marillac Foundress of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, born at Paris, 12 August, 1591, daughter of Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferri res, and Marguerite Le Camus; died there, 15 March, 1660. Her mother having died soon after the birth of Louise, the education of the … Continue reading “Le Gras, Venerable Louise de Marillac”

Le Gouverneur, Guillaume a French prelate, was born at St. Malo. After being canon, then dean of the cathedral of his native place, he became bishop, January 29, 1610. He assisted as deputy of the clergy to the states of Brittany in 1614, founded in his diocese several establishments of charity and religion, and occupied … Continue reading “Le Gouverneur, Guillaume”

Le Gobien, Charles French Jesuit and founder of the famous collection of “Lettres édifiantes et curieuses”, one of the most important sources of information for the history of Catholic missions, b. at St­Malo, Brittany, 25 November, 1671; d. at Paris, 5 March, 1708. He entered the Society of Jesus on 25 November, 1671. As professor … Continue reading “Le Gobien, Charles”

Le Fvre, Jacques A French theologian and controversialist, b. at Lisieux towards the middle of the seventeenth century; d. 1 July, 1716, at Paris. He became archdeacon of his native city and vicar-general of the Archbishopric of Bourges, and in 1674 received the doctorate in theology from the Sorbonne. His works are the following: “Entretiens … Continue reading “Le Fèvre, Jacques”

Le Fevre SEE FABER STAPULENSIS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature