Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Lao Kyun in Chinese theology, was the originator of a religious sect. whose followers are called “children of immortality.” He came two hundred years after Confucius. His priests were magicians and sorcerers. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Lao, Andre an Italian Carmelite, and professor of theology at Padua in the 16th century, was one of the most powerful and learned supporters of papacy in his time. After having published a dogmatical treatise of small importance, Disputationes Theologicae ad D. Thomam et de Conscientia, he made himself conspicuous and popular among the clergy … Continue reading “Lao, Andre”

Lanzi, Luigi An Italian archeologist, b. at Mont Olmo, near Macerata, in 1732; d. at Florence in 1810. In 1749 he joined the Society of Jesus, on the suppression of which, in 1773, the Grand-Duke of Tuscany made him assistant director of the Florentine Museum and curator (antiquario) in 1776. His tomb is in the … Continue reading “Lanzi, Luigi”

Lantfredus Or Lamfridus a disciple of bishop Ethelnold of Winchester, flourished in the latter part of the 10th century. He is known only by his life of St. Swithun, which is very interesting, as it affords fine facilities for studying the manners and history of his time. “His style is very inflated, and it is … Continue reading “Lantfredus Or Lamfridus”

Lanterns, Feast of is a Chinese festival, observed in the evening of the 15th day of January by every Chinese of respectability, who illuminates, with a great number of wax candles, a large lantern, displaying more or less splendor, according to the circumstances of the owner. Some of them are valued at several thousand dollars, … Continue reading “Lanterns, Feast of”

lanterns, altar Lanterns used to protect the altar-candles and lamp if they cannot be kept lighted, and to accompany the Blessed Sacrament when It is transferred from one altar to another, or taken to the sick as Viaticum. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Lanterns, Altar Lanterns are used in churches to protect the altar candles and … Continue reading “Lanterns, Altar”

lantern In Italian or modern architecture a small structure on top of a dome, used for ornamentation, and also for giving light and ventilation. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Lantern In Italian or modern architecture, a small structure on the top of a dome, for the purpose of admitting light, for promoting ventilation, and for ornament. … Continue reading “Lantern”

Lanspergius (JOHN JUSTUS OF LANDSBERG). Carthusian monk and ascetical writer, b. at Landsberg in Bavaria 1489, d. at Cologne, 11 Aug., 1539. His family name was Gerecht, of which Justus is merely a Latin translation. The appellation, however, by which he is generally known is that of Lanspergius (of Landsberg), from his birthplace. After studying … Continue reading “Lanspergius”

Lansing, Nicholas a minister of the (Dutch) Reformed Church, was born at Albany in 1748. He studied theology under Dr. Westerlo, of that city, and was licensed to preach by a general meeting of ministers and elders in 1780. Among the Dutch clergymen of the last two generations, this venerable man held a reputation for … Continue reading “Lansing, Nicholas”

Lansing, Michigan, diocese of Comprises Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw counties. Founded on 22 May 1937. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Detroit. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Lansing patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary