CAPUCHINS Religious, of the order of St. Francis. They are clothed with brown or grey; always barefooted; never go in a coach, nor ever shave their beards. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Capuchins monks of the strictest observance of the rule of St. Francis, called Capuchins on account of the great pointed capuchon (or cowls) which they … Continue reading “Capuchins”
Capuchinesses
Capuchinesses A branch of the Poor Clares of the Primitive Observance, instituted at Naples, in 1538, by the Venerable Maria Longo. This holy woman had in early years embraced the rule of the Third Order of St. Francis and devoted herself to active works of charity. She founded a hospital for the sick in which … Continue reading “Capuchinesses”
Capuchin Friars Minor
Capuchin Friars Minor A branch of the first Franciscan Order and reform of the Observants of the Marches, instituted in 1525 by Father Matteo da Bassi. Aiming at a more perfect return to the primitive observance of the Rule of Saint Francis, in resistance to the secularizing tendency which accepted certain relaxations, Father Matteo sought … Continue reading “Capuchin Friars Minor”
Capuche (Or Capouch)
Capuche (Or Capouch) is a cap or hood (Fr. capuce) worn by a particular order of Franciscan friars, hence called Capuchins (q. v,). It is secured to the dress, and hangs, usually, down the back. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Capuanus
Capuanus was a presbyter at the Council of Sinuessa, A.D. 303. See Labbe, Concil. i, 943. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Capua, Pietro Di
Capua, Pietro Di an Italian prelate, a native of Amalfi, was made cardinal deacon in 1192 by pope Celestine II, who employed him in three consecutive legations, Naples, Lombardy, and Poland, where he reformed certain abuses. On his return to Italy he Was ,arrested by marauders near Placentia, and obliged to pay a ransom. Innocent … Continue reading “Capua, Pietro Di”
Capua, Council Of
Capua, Council Of (Concilium Ccapuanum). This was held about the year 389, for the purpose of putting an end to the schism which divided the Church at Antioch. The emperor Theodosius granted it at the earnest prayer of the Western Christians. The circumnstances of the case were as follows: After the death of Paulinus, Flavianus … Continue reading “Capua, Council Of”
Capua
Capua (CAPUANA). The city of Capua is situated in the province of Caserta, Southern Italy. Of Etruscan foundation, it was formerly known as Volturnum and was capital of Campania Felix. About 424 B.C. it was captured by the Samnites and in 343 B.C. implored Roman help against its conquerors. During the Second Punic War, after … Continue reading “Capua”
Captivity Epistles
captivity epistles Letters written by Saint Paul during his first imprisonment in Rome, to the Colossians, Ephesians , Philippians, and Philemon. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Captivity Epistles See PHILEMON. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Captivity, Babylonian
Captivity, Babylonian The 70 years of exile (606-536 B.C. ) of the inhabitants of Judea in Babylonia . Three invasions of Judea by Nabuchodonosor are recorded (4 Kings, 24 and 25; 2 Par., 36). After each of these a large portion of the population of Jerusalem and of other Judean cities was carried away to … Continue reading “Captivity, Babylonian”