Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Larochefoucauld, Francois, Duc De a noted French philosophical writer, the descendant of an old French family of great celebrity, was born in 1613. He early enjoyed the favor and confidence of the court, but involved himself in intrigues against cardinal Richeleu, and in the tumults of the Fronde, and was obliged to retire into private … Continue reading “Larochefoucauld, Francois, Duc De”

Laroche, Alain De also called ALANUS DE RUPE, a French Roman Catholic theologian, was born in Brittany about the year 1428. While yet quite young he joined the Dominicans, studied philosophy and theology at Paris, and was sent to the Netherlands in 1459. After lecturing for a while in the convents of Lille and Douai, … Continue reading “Laroche, Alain De”

Larned,William Augustus a noted American Congregational theologian and professor, was born in Thompson County, Conn., June 23, 1806. His ancestors had lived in that county for four generations, the first of the family having come over in John Winthrop’s colony in 1630. Provided with suitable opportunities for obtaining an education by his father, a lawyer … Continue reading “Larned,William Augustus”

Larke, John, Blessed Martyr , died Tyburn, England , 1543. He was rector of Saint Ethelburga’s, London, of Woodford, Essex, and of Chelsea, and the parish priest and friend of Thomas More. He was executed for being a priest. Beatified, 1888. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Larke, Blessed John English martyr; died at Tyburn, 7 March, 1543-4. He was rector of St. Ethelburga’s Bishopsgate, London, from 30 January, 1504-5, till his resignation in 1542; rector of Woodford, Essex, 18 January, 1526-7, till his resignation in the following April; and rector of Chelsea (on the presentation of Bl. Thomas More, [Tr. note: … Continue reading “Larke, Blessed John”

Larissa The seat of a titular archbishopric of Thessaly. The city, one of the oldest and richest in Greece, is said to have been founded by Acrisius, who was killed accidentally by his son, Perseus (Stephanus Byzantius, s.v.). There lived Peleus, the hero beloved by the gods, and his son Achilles; however, the city is … Continue reading “Larissa”

Larino (Larinum). Diocese in the province of Capmobasso, Southern Italy. Larinum was a city of the Frentani (a Samnite tribe) and a Roman municipium. The present city is a mile from the site of the ancient Larinum, destroyed by war and epidemic, and is first mentioned as an episcopal see in 668. Noteworthy among the … Continue reading “Larino”

Largus, Saint Martyrs , died Rome, 303 . Cyriacus, a Roman deacon , ministered to the Christian slaves employed at the baths of Diocletian , suffered excoriation, and was beheaded; with him were martyred Largus, Smaragdus, and twenty others. According to his apocryphal legend, Cyriacus exorcised devils from Diocletian ‘s daughter, Artemisia, and from Jobias … Continue reading “Largus, Saint”

Large “great, large, of physical magnitude,” is translated “large” in Mar 14:15; Luk 22:12, of the upper room. See GREAT, No. 1. of persons, denotes “sufficient, competent, fit;” of things, “sufficient, enough, much, many (so of time);” it is translated “large” in Mat 28:12, of money. See ABLE, C, No. 2. “how large,” is used … Continue reading “Large”

Lares Formerly a titular archiepiscopal see in pro-consular Africa. In ancient times it was a fortified town, mentioned by Sallust (Jugurtha, xc), later it received the name of Colonia Xlia Aug. Lares. At least five of its bishops are known: Hortensian, who took part in 242 and 255 at the Councils of Carthage; Victorinus who … Continue reading “Lares”