Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Ciantes, Giuseppe Maria an Italian prelate and Dominican theologian, brother of the following, was born at Rome in 1602. He devoted himself to the study of Oriental languages, and had the opportunity of applying his knowledge of Hebrew for the conversion of the Jews, to whom Urban VIII had appointed him preacher in Rome. Having … Continue reading “Ciantes, Giuseppe Maria”

Cianci, Ignacio an Italian poet and theologian, a native of the kingdom of Naples, lived in the second part of the 18th century. He was inspector-general of the order of barefooted Augustinian monks, and wrote Poemata (Venice, 1757), under the assumed name of Dasmone Andriaci. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, … Continue reading “Cianci, Ignacio”

Cianan (or Kenanus), bishop of Duleek (Damliag), is commemorated November 24. He appears to have been a great favorite with St. Patrick, who ordained him bishop, and presented him with a copy ofa the Gospels, a most valuable gift at that time. The Church of Duleek was also among the first that St. Patrick built … Continue reading “Cianan”

Cian an early Welsh saint, was patron of Llangain, a chapel under Llanbadrig, in Carnarvonshire (Rees, Welsh Saints, page 302). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ciampini, Giovanni Giustino An ecclesiastical archaeologist, born at Rome, 1633; died there 1698. He graduated from the Roman University as a student of law but soon devoted himself to archaeological interests, which an important office (Magister brevium gratiæ) in the Apostolic Chancery permitted him to pursue. He devoted himself with ardour to the collection of … Continue reading “Ciampini, Giovanni Giustino”

Ciampini (Lat. Ciampinus), Giovanni Giustino an Italian historian, was born at Rome, April (or August) 13, 1633, studied law, but devoted himself to antiquities, enjoyed several offices at the pontifical court, founded a scientific school, and died July, 12, 1698. He wrote, De Duobus Emblematibus in Cimelio Cardinalis Carpini Asservatis (Rome, 1691): An Pontifex Romanus … Continue reading “Ciampini (Lat. Ciampinus), Giovanni Giustino”

Ciampelli, Agostino an eminent Florentine painter and architect, was born in 1578, studied under Santo di Titi, and died at Rome in 1640. In San Stephano di Pescia is his celebrated picture of The Visit of the Virgin with Elisabeth; also, in Santa Prassede, The Crucifixion. Two of his finest works in fresco are in … Continue reading “Ciampelli, Agostino”

Ciamberlano (or Ciamberlani), Luca an Italian painter and engraver, was born at Urbino, in 1586, labored from 1603 to 1640, and died at Rome in 1641. The following are some of his principal works: thirteen plates of Christ and the Twelve Apostles; St. Jerome Dead, Lying upon a Stone; Christ on the Mount of Olives; … Continue reading “Ciamberlano (or Ciamberlani), Luca”

Cialdieri, Girolam a painter of Urbino, was born about 1593, and studied under Ridolfi. Several of his works are in Roman churches, the best of which is the Decollation of St. John, in San Bartolommeo. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Ciakeiak an Armenian lexicographer, and monk of the monastery of the Isle of San Lazzaro, near Venice, was born in 1771 at Ghiumuskana, and died in January 1835. He occupied himself mostly with the study of languages, the fruit of which was the publication of Preces S. Nierses, Armeniorum Patriarchse, in fourteen languages. His principal … Continue reading “Ciakeiak”