Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Cecropius was the name of two early Christian bishops: 1. OF NICOMEDIA, in Bithynia, a Semi-arian, who was transferred from Laodicea by Constantius in 351. Athanasius (Contra Arian. p. 290) charges him with having secured his elevation by his calumnies and plots against the orthodox. In the year of his appointment to Nicomedia he attended … Continue reading “Cecropius”

Cecilius Calvert (Calvert, Cecil) Second Lord Baltimore (1605 -1675 ), proprietor of Maryland, eldest son of George Calvert . At his father’s death he was granted the charter of Maryland, thus becoming the first proprietor, by virtue of which office he was empowered to make laws. This right he later abrogated in favor of the … Continue reading “Cecilius Calvert”

Cecilianus bishop of Carthage (A.D. 311). SEE DONATISTS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Cecilia, Saint (Latin: blind) Virgin, martyr , died Rome, 230 . According to her legendary acts, which originated in the 5th century , she was a virgin of noble birth, espoused to Valerian, a pagan whom she converted, with his brother Tiburtius. The two brothers and their jailer suffered martyrdom and were buried by Saint … Continue reading “Cecilia, Saint”

Cecilia one of the so-called saints of the Greek and Roman Calendar, is said to have suffered martyrdom nearly at the same time with Valerian, her husband, Tiburtius, his brother, and Maximus, an officer, about A.D. 230, under Alexander Severus, probably in some popular commotion and persecution, since that emperor was favorably inclined toward the … Continue reading “Cecilia”

Cecil, William, Baron Burghley (1520-1598) Statesman, born Bourne, England ; died London. From custos brevium on the court of common pleas, Historic Caughnawaga and secretary for the Lord Protector Somerset, William Cecil rose to the position of chief secretary of state under Queen Elizabeth, in which position he practically dictated England ‘s policy for 40 … Continue reading “Cecil, William, Baron Burghley”

Cecil, Richard an eminent Evangelical divine of the Church of England, was born in London, November 8, 1748. His early life was bad he was even a professed infidel; but about 1772 he was converted, and in 1773 entered Queen’s College, Oxford. In 1777 he was ordained priest, and settled at Lewes; but his health … Continue reading “Cecil, Richard (2)”

Cecil Calvert (Calvert, Cecil) Second Lord Baltimore (1605 -1675 ), proprietor of Maryland, eldest son of George Calvert . At his father’s death he was granted the charter of Maryland, thus becoming the first proprietor, by virtue of which office he was empowered to make laws. This right he later abrogated in favor of the … Continue reading “Cecil Calvert”

Cecchi, Giovanni Battiste a Florentine engraver, was born about 1748, and engraved a number of works, among which are the following: The Vocation of St. Andrew to the Apostleship; The Martyrdom of St. Lawrence; The Martyrdom of St, Vitalis; The Stoning of Stephen; The Entombing of Christ. He was living in 1812. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Cecchi, Giovanni Battiste”

Ceccarini, Sebastiano a historical painter of Urbino, was born about the year 1700. He studied under Augustino Castellacci, and practiced afterwards at Rome. His best productions are at Favo, where he resided. Among them are his St. Lucia, at the church of the Augustines, and several sacred subjects in the palaces. He died about the … Continue reading “Ceccarini, Sebastiano”