Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Laverna in Roman mythology, was a protecting goddess of thieves and deceivers at Rome, who had a temple hear the Lavernalian gate. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Laverlochre, Jean-Nicolas Missionary, born at St. Georges d’Espérance, Grenoble, France, 6 December, 1812; died at Temiscaming, Canada, 4 October, 1884. He began his religious life as a lay brother in the Congregation of the Oblates, but feeling called to evangelize the natives of Canada, he was allowed to study for the priesthood, and was ordained … Continue reading “Laverlochère, Jean-Nicolas”

Laverdire, Charles-Honor& French-Canadian historian, born Chateau-Richer, Province of Quebec, 1826; died at Quebec, 1873. After his ordination (1851) he was attached to the Quebec Seminary, where he had studied the classics and theology, and he remained there till his death. He utilized his varied talents in teaching belles-lettres, physics, chemistry, mathematics, music and drawing. His … Continue reading “Laverdière, Charles-Honor&é”

Laver Of Regeneration a name sometimes given in the early Christian Church to baptism. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

LAVER A large circular vessel, cast from the polished brass mirrors contributed by the Hebrew women, and placed between the door of the tabernacle and the altar of burnt-offering, with water for the necessary sacred ablutions, Exo 30:18-21 28:8 40:7 30:1 32:35.For the temple of Solomon, besides the vast brazen sea for the use of … Continue reading “Laver”

Lavatory (Lat. lavatorium), a cistern or trough to wash in. There was usually a lavatory in the cloisters of monastic establishments, at which the inmates washed their hands and faces, also the surplices and other vestments; some are still extant. This name is also given to the piscina (q.v.). In the south of Germany the … Continue reading “Lavatory”

Lavater, Louis a Swiss Protestant theologian, was born at Kybourg March l, 1527. He went to Strasburg in 1545, and there became intimately acquainted with the theologians Bucer and Sturm. He afterwards removed to Paris, and studied theology with Turnebus, Ramus, and Lambin. After visiting Italy he returned to Zurich, where he became archdeacon and … Continue reading “Lavater, Louis”

Lavater, Johann Kaspar a noted Swiss theologian and preacher, one of the most interesting men of the last century, was born at Zurich November 15, 1741. His father, Henry Lavater, was doctor of medicine and member of the government of Zurich. His mother, whose maiden name was Regula Escher, was a woman of marked character … Continue reading “Lavater, Johann Kaspar”

Lavant, diocese of Founded as the diocese of Lavant on 10 May 1228 . Name changed to the diocese of Maribor on 5 March 1962 . Elevated to an archdiocese on 7 April 2006 . Suffragen dioceses include Celje, Slovenia Murska Sobota, Slovenia Notable bishops include Blessed Anton Martin Slomek See also Catholic-Hiearchy.Org New Catholic … Continue reading “Lavant, diocese of”

Lavant (LAVANTINA) An Austrian bishopric in the southern part of Styria, suffragan of Salzburg. The original seat of the bishopric lay in the eastern part of Carinthia in the valley of the Lavant. It was here that Eberhard II, Archbishop of Salzburg, established, 20 Aug., 1212, at St. Andrä, with the consent of Pope Innocent … Continue reading “Lavant”