Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chu Direct appellation, a method of designation. “To call out ‘Puppy!’ is direct appellation.” See chia and i (Neo-Mohism.) — W.T.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Chrystie SEE CHRISTIE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chrysteson SEE CHRISTISON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chrystal, James, D.D a Scotch clergyman, was licensed to preach in 1829; presented to the living at Auchinleck in 1833; and had a son, James R., who was minister at Cults. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, 2:97. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chrysprasus Chrysprasus. Latin form of Chrysoprase. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Chrysostom ST. born 347 at Antioch, died in exile 407. His proper name was JOHN, but since the seventh century he is better known as CHRYSOSTOM (), the golden-mouthed pulpit orator of the Greek Church. Like Gregory of Nazianzen, and Augustine, he had a most excellent Christian mother Anthusa, who, by her exemplary virtue and … Continue reading “Chrysostom ST.”

Chrysostom, Saint John (Chrysostomos, “golden-mouthed” so called on account of his eloquence). Doctor of the Church, born at Antioch, c. 347; died at Commana in Pontus, 14 September, 407. John — whose surname “Chrysostom” occurs for the first time in the “Constitution” of Pope Vigilius (cf. P.L., LX, 217) in the year 553 — is … Continue reading “Chrysostom, Saint John”

Chrysostom, John, Saint Doctor of the Church , Archbishop of Constantinople , born Antioch, c.347; died Comana, Pontus, 407. He studied under the pagan Libianus, most famous orator of his day; devoted himself to an ascetic life; was baptized c.369; and ordained reader. For two years he lived in a cave near Antioch, but his … Continue reading “Chrysostom, John, Saint”

Chrysostom, John, bishop of Constantinople Chrysostom, John ( ). The surname “golden-mouthed,” given to the great preacher of Antioch, and bp. of Constantinople, on account of the magnificent brilliancy of his eloquence (cf. Petrus Chrysologus), has entirely superseded his personal name John, which alone is found in contemporary or closely subsequent writers. When the epithet … Continue reading “Chrysostom, John, bishop of Constantinople”

Chrysoretes was chamberlain of Theodosius II (who reigned A.D. 408-450). He was exceedingly influential, and opposed to the Catholic party (Tillemont, 11:527). See Smith, Diet. of Christ. Biog. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature