Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Vallo and Capaccio

Vallo and Capaccio (CAPUTAQUENSIS ET VALLENSIS) Suffragan diocese of Salerno. Capaccio is a city in the province of Salerno (Italy), in an unhealthy region, not far from the ruins of the ancient Paestum. It is believed that Capaccio was built after the destruction of Paestum by the Saracens (915), and that the see was transferred … Continue reading “Vallo and Capaccio”

Vallischolares

Vallischolares (scholars of the valley), an order of Romish monks collected by the scholares, or four professors of theology of Paris. They were first called scholares, but afterwards, retiring to a valley of Campania (1234), their name was changed to that by which they are now known. This society was first governed by the rule, … Continue reading “Vallischolares”

Valliscaulian Order

Valliscaulian Order (“Vallis Caulium”, or “Val-des-Choux”, the name of the first monastery of that order, in Burgundy). Founded towards the end of the twelfth century by Viard, a lay brother of the Carthusian priory of Loubigny, in the Diocese of Langres. Viard was permitted by his superior to lead the life of a hermit in … Continue reading “Valliscaulian Order”

Valliere, Louise, Duchesse De La

Valliere, Louise, Duchesse De La one of the maids of honor to the duchess of Orleans (Henrietta of England), born in the province of Touraine in 1644. She became mistress to Louis XIV in 1661, and loved him sincerely, though not for his royal title. She was so much ashamed of her equivocal situation that … Continue reading “Valliere, Louise, Duchesse De La”

Vallgornera, Thomas de

Vallgornera, Thomas de Dominican theologian and ascetical writer, renowned for his learning and piety, born in Catalonia about 1595; died 15 September, 1665. He was a member of the convent of Barcelona, and for some time, while Catalonia was subject to the French, was its vicar-general, about 1642. His principal work is a mystical theology … Continue reading “Vallgornera, Thomas de”

VALLEYS

VALLEYS 2Ch 20:26; Psa 23:4; Isa 40:4; Eze 37:1; Joe 3:14 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Valleyfield, Diocese of

Valleyfield, Diocese of (CAMPIVALLENSIS.) Valleyfield is a thriving city of about 10,000 inhabitants, situated at the outlet of Lake St. Francis, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence. Founded in 1855, under the name of St. Cecilia, in 1874 it became legally known as Salaberry of Valleyfield. Thefirst pioneers were chielfy fisherman and lumbermen. … Continue reading “Valleyfield, Diocese of”