Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Chalcis (), a city of Palestine mentioned by Josephus (Ant. 14:3, 2; 7, 4; 19:5,1; 8, 1; 20:1, 3; 7, 1; War, 1:9, 2; 2:12, 1) and Strabo (16:2, 16, p. 753, 755) as lying under Mount Lebanon, near Heliopolis; but thought by Reland (Palaest. p. 315) to be different from the Chalcis in Syria, … Continue reading “Chalcis”

Chalcidius according to Fabricius (Bibl. Lat. lib. 3, 100:7), a Christian Platonist of the 4th century. Others place him in the 6th century. He translated the Timaeus of Plato, and added a commentary. Cave (Hist. Lit. Saec. 4, an. 330) doubts whether he was pagan or Christian. Lardner says, “I dare not be positive; but … Continue reading “Chalcidius”

Chalcidia was a Christian lady, residing probably at Antioch, to whom Chrysostom addressed several letters during his exile, expressing the most affectionate solicitude for her health, which was very feeble, and for the troubles brought upon her by her fidelity to his cause. These letters are sometimes addressed to Chalcidia separately, sometimes conjointly with her … Continue reading “Chalcidia”

Chalcicecia in Greek religion, was a festival among the Spartans in honor of Minerva. It was celebrated in a brazen temple, where her image of brass stood. Armed youths brought her sacrifices. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chalchihuitlicue in Mexican mythology, was the goddess of water. As water appears in various forms, this goddess also had different names, which designated the attributes in each case. In honor of the goddesses of the water and of the mountains there were five festivals, at which numerous human sacrifices were always offered, especially prisoners of … Continue reading “Chalchihuitlicue”

CHALCEDONY A precious stone, resembling the agate; of various colors, but often a light brown or blue, Jer 21:19 . It is found in most parts of the world, though named after Chalcedon in Bithynia opposite Constantinople; and is much used as a material for cups, vases, and other articles of taste. Carnelian is said … Continue reading “Chalcedony”

Chalcedonius was abbot (probably the first) of Viviers, one of the twin monasteries established by Cassiodorus, A.D. cir. 469-563. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Chalcedon, Councils of (Concilium Chalcedonense). Of these there were two: I. Held A.D. 403, better known as the Synod of the Oak a name given to a suburb there at which Chrysostom was deposed. He had been appointed to the see of Constantinople five years before, and Theophilus, bishop of Alexandria, had been summoned thither … Continue reading “Chalcedon, Councils of”

Chalcedon, Council of The Fourth AEcumenical Council, held, A.D. 451 , in the pontificate of Leo I, at Chalcedon, a city of Bithynia, in Asia Minor . The principal purpose of the Council was to define the Catholic doctrine on the two natures of Christ, against the Monophysite heresy . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Chalcedon, … Continue reading “Chalcedon, Council of”

Chalcedon A titular see of Asia Minor. The city was founded 676 B. C. by the Megarians on the Bithynian coast, opposite the place where a little later Byzantium rose. It was captured by the Persian general Otanes after the expedition of Darius against the Scythians. Allied alternately with Athens and Sparta, it became eventually … Continue reading “Chalcedon”