Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Capreolus, bp. of Carthage Capreolus, bp. of Carthage, known in connexion with the council of Ephesus, a.d. 431. N. Africa at that time being ravaged by the Vandals under Genseric, it was impossible to convene the bishops to appoint representatives from the church of Carthage at the council. The bishop, however, in his zeal for … Continue reading “Capreolus, bp. of Carthage”

Capreolus, Bishop Of Carthage is known in history in connection with the Council of Ephesus, A.D. 431. Unable to reach the council, because the country was ravaged by the Vandals, he sent a letter in defence of the Catholic doctrine, against Nestorius. This letter was entered upon the acts of the council as from the … Continue reading “Capreolus, Bishop Of Carthage”

Capreole (Lat. Capreolus), JEAN, a French Dominican, was born in Languedoc, and entered the monastery at Rodez. He became professor of-theology at Paris in 1409, and died at Rodez, April 6,1444. On account of his constant defence of the theology of Thomas Aquinas, he acquired the name of ” the prince of the Thomists.” He … Continue reading “Capreole”

Caprasius presbyter at Lerins Caprasius (2), St., presbyter at Lrins (lIsle de St. Honorat). Having a great desire to become a hermit, he distributed his goods to the poor and with St. Honoratus ultimately fixed on the isle of Lrins, described as a frightful desert where nothing was to be seen but serpents and other … Continue reading “Caprasius presbyter at Lerins”

Caprasius (Fr. Caprais) is the name of several early saints: 1. Martyr at Agen, in Aquitaine, in the time of Diocletian, whose courage under torture made two converts, Primus and Felician; but. they were all beheaded, by order of the praefect Daciani, together with St. Faith, Oct. 20 (some say Oct. 6). His life was … Continue reading “Caprasius”

Caprara, Giovanni Battista Statesman and cardinal, born at Bologna, 29 May, 1733; died at Paris, 27 July, 1810. His parents were Count Francesco Raimondo Montecuccoli and Countess Maria Vittoria Caprara; it was from his mother that he took his name. Having entered the ecclesiastical state, he was appointed in 1758 vice-legate of Ravenna, in 1767 … Continue reading “Caprara, Giovanni Battista”

Caprano, Pietro an Italian prelate and scholar, was born at Rome in 1739. He was made doctor of theology at the Gregorian University, and chosen professor of biblical and ecclesiastical history. Pius VII appointed him prelate of the chamber, and secretary of the commission charged with the correction of the liturgical books of the Eastern … Continue reading “Caprano, Pietro”

Capranica, Domenico Cardinal , theologian, canonist , and statesman. Born in 1400 in Capranica, Italy ; died in 1458 in Rome, Italy . A Doctor of Canon and Civil Law, 1421 , he became secretary to Martin V and was made cardinal “in petto” by the pope, 1423 or 1426 , the first known instance … Continue reading “Capranica, Domenico”

Capranica addressed to the new pope, Eugenius IV, a solemn protestation, but, instead of obtaining justice, he was even deprived of his titles and revenue. He then addressed the Council of Basle, which restored to him his position. In 1445, being appointed to the government of Perugia, he established order and security there. Nicholas V … Continue reading “Capranica”

Caprais (Or Capraise) SEE CAPRASITS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature