Ugolino, Blaisio a Jewish convert of Venice, born in 1748, is best known as the editor of a stupendous work under the title Thesaurtus Antiquitatum Sacrarum conmplectens Selecfissima Clarissimorum Virorum Opuscula, in quibus Veterum Hebraeorum Mores, Leges, Instituta, Ritus Sacri et Civiles I’llustrantur (Venet. 1744-69, 34 vols. fol.). This Thesaurus contains what the title indicates. … Continue reading “Ugolino, Blaisio”
Ugo Buoncompagni
Ugo Buoncompagni Reigned from 13 May 1572 to 10 April 1585 . Born in Bologna, Italy on 7 February 1502 ; died in Rome, Italy on 10 April 1585 . He was instructor in jurisprudence at the University of Bologna, one of the jurists at the Council of Trent, Apostolic secretary, and cardinal-priest. Elected pope, … Continue reading “Ugo Buoncompagni”
Uginda
Uginda is a festival of praying observed among the Cheremisses, before harvesting- time, as an occasion for asking the special blessing of the god Ageberen for an abundant harvest. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ughelli, Fernando
Ughelli, Fernando an Italian ecclesiastical historian, was born at Florence, March 21,1595. After pursuing his studies with credit, he took the habit of the Cistercians, and held several honorable posts in the order. He was appointed abbot of Tre Fontane at Rome, procurator in his province, and counselor to the Congregation of the Index. Popes … Continue reading “Ughelli, Fernando”
Ughelli, Ferdinando
Ughelli, Ferdinando Historian, born at Florence, 21 March, 1595; died 19 May, 1670. Having entered the Cistercian Order in his native city, he was sent to the Gregorian University, Rome, where he studied under the Jesuits, Francesco Piccolomini and John de Lugo. He filled many important posts in his order, being Abbot of Settimo (Florence), … Continue reading “Ughelli, Ferdinando”
Ugento
Ugento (UXENTIN) The city of Ugento, with its small harbour, is situated in the Province of Leece, in Apulia, on the Gulf of Tarentum. It is the ancient Uxentum, and claims to have been founded by Uxens, who is mentioned in the Eighth Book of the Æneid. In ancient times it was an important city. … Continue reading “Ugento”
Uganda, Martyrs of
Uganda, Martyrs of Died 1886. Christian court pages of Mwanga, King of Uganda, Africa, who, influenced by Arabs, began a persecution against the Christians. Thirteen were burnt alive, the other nine put to death in various horrible ways. Beatified 1920, canonized on 18 October 1964 . Feast , 3 June . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Uel
Uel (Heb. Ul’, , will of God, accord, to Gesen., but for Abuel, God is father, accord. to Frst; Sept. v.r. , Vulg. Uel), a son of Bani who divorced his Gentile wife after the Captivity (Ezr 10:34). B.C. 458. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Uel Of Bani’s family. Married a foreign … Continue reading “Uel”
Ueberweg, Friedrich
Ueberweg, Friedrich a German historian of philosophy, was born near Solingen, Rheuish Prussia, Jan. 22, 1826. He studied at Gttingen and Berlin, was tutor at the university from 1852 to 1862, and was appointed professor of philosophy at Konigsberg in the latter year. He died there, June 7, 1871. He wrote The Development of Consciousness … Continue reading “Ueberweg, Friedrich”
Udvarde, the Council of
Udvarde, the Council of was held in 1309, under Charles I king of Hungary, and Thomas, archbishop of Strigonia. It was decreed, 1. That the angelical salutation should be rung out at noon, or at the close of the day. 2. That the inhabitants of Buda should pay some impost which they had endeavored to … Continue reading “Udvarde, the Council of”