Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Veri, Anthony SEE VERJUS, ANTOINE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Verhaghen, Pieter Jozef a Flemish painter, was born at Aerschot, South Brabant, about 1728. He studied with great diligence, and soon gained the patronage of prince Charles of Lorraine. He visited France, Sardinia, and Italy at the expense of the government; and while at Rome he painted two pictures which gained him considerable notoriety, one … Continue reading “Verhaghen, Pieter Jozef”

Vergilius of Salzburg, Saint Irish missionary and astronomer, of the eighth century. Vergilius (or Virgilius, in Irish Fergal, Ferghil, or Feirghil) is said to have been a descendant of Niall of the Nine Hostages. In the “Annals of the Four Masters” and the “Annals of Ulster” he is mentioned as Abbot of Aghaboe, in Queen’s … Continue reading “Vergilius of Salzburg, Saint”

Vergil, Polydore Born at Ubino about 1470; died there probably in 1555. Having studied at Bologna and Padua, he became successfully secretary to the Duke of Urbino and chamberlain to Alexander VI. He became famous by two early works, “Proverbiorum libellus” and “De inventoribus rerum”, which attained extraordinary popularity. In 1501 the pope sent him … Continue reading “Vergil, Polydore”

Vergerius, Peter Paul (The Younger) an Italian jurist, priest, and Reformer, ranks as one of the most noteworthy personages produced by the 16th century. He was born of noble parents in 1498, at Capo d’Istria, and was educated for the law at Padua. After graduation and the subsequent practice of his profession in different Italian … Continue reading “Vergerius, Peter Paul (The Younger)”

Vergerio, Pier Paolo, the Elder Humanist, statesman, and canonist, b. at Capodistria, 23 July, 1370; d. at Budapest, 8 July, 1444 or 1445. He studied rhetoric at Padua, canon law at Florence (1387- 89) and at Bologna (1389-90); taught logic at Padua and Florence, and was tutor of the princes of Carrara at their court … Continue reading “Vergerio, Pier Paolo, the Elder”

Verger (or Vergier), de Haurene SEE DUVERGER. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Verger (viagifer, bastinarius) is an officer of the Church of England and Continental churches, who carries the verge (q.v.) before the bishop, dean, or other dignitary. On the Continent they are sometimes fantastically dressed. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Verge (Lat. viigya) is a staff of wood or metal, surmounted with a figure, emblem, or device, borne before a bishop, dean, rector, or vicar, in entering or leaving church, and on other public occasions. Several specimens of verges of the period of the Restoration, made of precious metals, exist in some of the churches … Continue reading “Verge”

Vergara, Nicolas De (The Elder) a Spanish painter and sculptor, was born at Toledo about 1510. His works are to be found chiefly in the Cathedral of Toledo, where he directed the painting and sculpture from 1542, for a period of thirty-two years. He also executed a part of the paintings on glass in the … Continue reading “Vergara, Nicolas De (The Elder)”