Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Caster and Pollux The Dioscuri or two mythical sons of the chief idol of Rome and Greece, Jupiter. The tutelary gods of sailors, identified with the phosphoric lights which play about masts and sails. The constellation Gemini, “the Twins.” At Cyrene in the region of Africa, adjoining Alexandria, they were especially worshipped. This accords with … Continue reading “Caster and Pollux”

Castelnau, Pierre de a French Cistercian at the convent of Fontfroide, near Narbonne, was commissioned as legate by Innocent III with two other monks of his order, Raoul and Arnaud, to combat with fire and sword the progress of the Albigenses. Castelnau showed great determination, but did not succeed in his purpose. Finally, having rebuked … Continue reading “Castelnau, Pierre de”

Castellum (Or Castra) Peregrinorum (Foreigners’ Station) or PETRA INCSA (Cut Rock), a fortified seaport of the Crusaders in Palestine, between Matthew Carmel and Caesarea (Ritter, Erdk. 16:615; Raumer, Palst. p. 133); now ATHLIT, a most formidable- looking ruin (Van de Velde, Narrative, 1:312-314; Wilson, Lands of Bible, 2:248). SEE AHLAB. Under the form Castra () … Continue reading “Castellum (Or Castra) Peregrinorum”

Castellucci, Salve an Italian painter, was born at Arezzo in the year 1608, and studied at Rome under Pietro da Cortona. There are several of his larger works in the churches of his native city. He died in 1672. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Castello, Giovanni Battista Italian painter, sculptor, and architect; b. at Gandino, in the Valle Seriana, in the territory of Bergamo, in 1509 (some writers state 1500 or 1506); d. at Madrid in 1579. He is commonly called Il Bergamasco, to distinguish him from Giovanni Battista Castello, a Genoese, who was a miniature-painter. When young, he … Continue reading “Castello, Giovanni Battista”

Castello, Francesco da an Italian painter, was born in Flanders, of Spanish parents, in 1586. He visited Rome while young, for improvement, and painted historical and sacred subjects. Among his work for the churches is an altar-piece in San Giacomo degli Spagnuoli, representing The Assumption, with a glory of angels, and the apostles below. In … Continue reading “Castello, Francesco da”

Castello, Castellino an eminent painter of Turin, was born in 1579, and studied under Gio. Battista Paggi. His picture of The Pentecost, in the Church of Spirito Santo, gained him much reputation He died in 1649. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Castello, Avanzino di an Italian painter, was born in the Roman States in 1552, and studied under Pomerancio at Rome, where he painted many pictures for the churches. The best of his works are, The Miracle of the Viper, in the Isle of Malta; The Decollation of St. Paul, and Paul’s Ascent into the Third … Continue reading “Castello, Avanzino di”

Castellio SEE CASTALION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Castellini, Luca an Italian canon and theologian, of the order of the Dominicans, was born at Faenza. After having been vicar-general of his order, he became, in 1629, bishop of Catanzaro, and died in 1631. His principal writings are, De Electione et Confirmatione Canonica Praelatorum (Rome, 1625): De Canonisatione Sanctorum (ibid. 1629). See Hoefer, Nouv. … Continue reading “Castellini, Luca”