Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Venn diagram See Euler diagram. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Venlilus in ancient Italian mythology, was a Latinian whom Latinus fruitlessly sent to Diomede, in Arpi, to secure help against AEneas. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Venius (or Van Veen), Otho an eminent Dutch painter, was born at Leyden in 1556. He received a classical education, and was instructed in design by Isaac Nicholas, and in painting by Jodocus Van Winghen. On account of the civil wars, he retired to Liege, and, through the influence of cardinal Grosbeck, he went to … Continue reading “Venius (or Van Veen), Otho”

Venite Exultemus Domino (or Venite, O, come ye), a psalm (the 95th) or canticle appointed to be suing in the matins service of the Church of England immediately before the psalms of the day, except on Easter-Sunday and on the 19th day of the month, when it is sung in the ordinary course of the … Continue reading “Venite Exultemus Domino”

Venite Adoremus (Oh come, let us worship) is the refrain of the hymn Adeste Fideles, sung at Christmas-tide. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Venison ( or , hunting [as often], hence the product of the chase, i.e. food), the flesh of any wild animal (Gen 25:28; Gen 27:3-31). SEE HUNTING. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Venison veni-z’n, venz’n: Is derived (through the French venaison) from the Latin venari, to hunt, and means properly the spoils … Continue reading “VENISON”

Venilia in ancient Italian mythology, was a sister of Amata (queen of the Latins and mother of Lavinia), mother of Turnus. She is thought to have been the wife of Faunus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Venier, Pietro an Italian painter, was born in Udine in the latter part of the 17th century. He studied at Venice and executed many works, both in oil and fresco. His best works are said to be some frescos in the ceiling of the Church of San Jacopo at Udine. He died in 1737. See … Continue reading “Venier, Pietro”

Venice, Florida, diocese of Founded on 16 June 1984. Suffragen of the archdiocese of Miami. See also Catholic-Hierarchy.Org diocese of Venice patron saints index New Catholic Dictionary Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Venice, Council Of (Concilium Venitum) Venice is a fortified city of Italy, capital of the province of the same name, situated in the lagoons of Venice, on eighty islands, at the head of the Adriatic. An ecclesiastical council was held here in 1177 by pope Alexander III, assisted by his cardinals and several bishops from … Continue reading “Venice, Council Of (Concilium Venitum)”