Ceretius (1) a bishop who writes to Augustine, sending him two books which had been recommended to him by one Argyrius. Augustine found them to be Priscillianist writings, and to include an apocryphal hymn said to have been sung by Christ and his disciples before they went out to the Mount of Olives (Augustine, Epist. … Continue reading “Ceretius”
Ceretic
Ceretic SEE CERDICE; SEE COROTICUS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ceresa (or Cerezi), Carlo
Ceresa (or Cerezi), Carlo all eminent Berganese historical and portrait painter, was born in 1609, and studied under Daniele Crespi, a painter of Milan. His works are chiefly confined to the churches of Bergamo. In the cathedral is a picture of St. Vincenzio Carried up to Heaven by Angels; in the cupola of San Francesco … Continue reading “Ceresa (or Cerezi), Carlo”
Ceres
Ceres (among the Greeks Demeter), in pagan mythology, was the daughter of Saturn and Rhea. Saturn had swallowed Ceres, together with the rest of his children, but when Jupiter gave him an emetic, prepared by Metis, the daughter of Oceanus, he vomited them all up. By Jupiter Ceres became mother of Proserpina (in Greek Persephone, … Continue reading “Ceres”
Cerenscus, Saint
Cerenscus, Saint deacon of Civitas Sagiorum (Seez), under the metropolitan of Rouen, went, with his friend Serenedus, to Rome, where they were ordained deacons. In the Life of St. Serenedus it is stated that after a moderate time the pope ordained them both cardinals of the Church; but this is thought by the Bollandists to … Continue reading “Cerenscus, Saint”
Ceremony
CEREMONY An assemblage of several actions, forms, and circumstances, and solemn. Applied to religious services, it signifies the external rites and manner wherein the ministers of religion perform their sacred functions. In 1646, M. Ponce published a history of ancient ceremonies, tracing the rise, growth, and introduction of each rite into the church, and its … Continue reading “Ceremony”
Ceremonies of Baptism
Ceremonies of Baptism They are ancient and symbolic. At the Baptism of an infant, it is presented at the font by the sponsors. First come interrogations and answers, requesting “faith and life everlasting.” The priest breathes on the face of the child, a symbol of the imparting of the Spirit of God. He makes the … Continue reading “Ceremonies of Baptism”
Ceremonies, Masters of the
Ceremonies, Masters of the is a term applied to certain officers of the papal establishment, usually six in number, two of them being called assistants, and the other four supernumeraries. Their duties are to regulate all pontifical functions, acquaint the cardinals with their duties, and issue orders to all persons belonging to the court. Whenever … Continue reading “Ceremonies, Masters of the”
ceremonies, master of
ceremonies, master of A male person who supervises and directs the formal proceedings of any rite or observance, whether religious or profane; especially one who guides the actions of the celebrant and the assistants in the exact performance of the ritual according to the directive and proceptive rubrics of the Sacred Liturgy. Fuente: New Catholic … Continue reading “ceremonies, master of”
Ceremonies, Congregation of the
Ceremonies, Congregation of the In charge of the ceremonies in the pontifical chapel and court, of functions performed by cardinals outside of the pontifical chapel, of regulating questions of precedence of cardinals , and of representation of various nations at the Vatican. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary