Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Christophers, Samuel W an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Falmouth in 1810. The public baptism of a young Jewess, and her confession of faith in Christ, led him to earnestly seek for pardon. He entered the ministry in 1835, and in several circuits in Devon and Cornwall his ministry brought many to Christ. He … Continue reading “Christophers, Samuel W”

Christopher, William Britton a Congregational minister, was born at Binghamton, N.Y., August 15, 1817. He attended Syracuse Academy; graduated at Union College in 1847; in 1848 was a member of Princeton Theological Seminary, and the following year was connected with Auburn Theological Seminary. He was ordained at Centre Lisle, N.Y., as an evangelist, October 16, … Continue reading “Christopher, William Britton”

Christopher, Thomas a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland, January 12, 1805. He was converted at the age of twelve; in 1834 entered the Philadelphia Conference, and afterwards became a member of the New. Jersey Conference. In all he labored fifteen years as an itinerant, and died at his post, in … Continue reading “Christopher, Thomas”

Christopher, St (Christophorus, Christ-bearer), a saint and martyr of the Roman and Greek calendars. The legends make him twelve feet high, and enormous statues of him are still to be found in cathedrals. The place and time of his birth, and, in fact, his very existence, are doubtful. He is said to have suffered martyrdom … Continue reading “Christopher, St”

Christopher Scheiner Jesuit astronomer Born in 1575 near Mindelheim, Swabia; died in 1650 Neisse, Silesia. While engaged in research at Ingolstadt he discovered the existence of sun-spots. Prior discovery was claimed by Galileo, but Scheiner was the first to make continuous observations of scientific value. In 1616 the Archduke Maximilian invited him to Innshruck; here … Continue reading “Christopher Scheiner”

Christopher, Saint (Latin: Christ bearer) Martyr (3rd century ), died Lydia, Asia Minor . He is one of the most popular saints of the East and West, and is invoked as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers . The legends concerning him are confused and often contradictory; however, it is generally conceded that he was … Continue reading “Christopher, Saint”

Christopher, Ralph G a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Halifax County, Virginia, October 10, 1787. He was converted in 1809, licensed to preach in 1810, and admitted into the South Carolina Conference. About 1820 he located and practiced medicine. In 1823 he removed to Alabama, continued his medical profession until 1831, and then entered … Continue reading “Christopher, Ralph G”

Christopher, Pope (903-904) Born Rome; died there. A cardinal -priest, he secured the papacy by dethroning and imprisoning Pope Leo V. He is considered an antipope by many reputable historians although the tradition of Rome places him in the list of legitimate pontiffs. He confirmed the privileges of the monastery of Corbie, Amiens , France … Continue reading “Christopher, Pope”

Christopher Numar of Forli Minister general of the Friars Minor and cardinal, date of birth uncertain; d. at Ancona, 23 Mar., 1528. In his youth he studied at Bologna and, after joining the Friars Minor, was sent to complete his studies at Paris. In 1507 he was elected vicar provincial of his order at Bologna, … Continue reading “Christopher Numar of Forli”

Christopher, Medal of Saint Medal intended to honor the Saint as “Patron of Travelers.” It bears a picture of him fording a stream and carrying the Infant Christ on his shoulder. At the present day it is used largely by automobilists. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary