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Capito,Wolfgang Fabricius an eminent coadjutor of OEcolampadius and Bucer in the Reformation, was born at Haguenau in 1478, studied medicine, and afterward theology, and became D.D. at Freiburg, 1506. His father’s name was Kpfstein, and he was a blacksmith, whence the name Fabricius. For a while he was lecturer in the University of Freiburg, and … Continue reading “Capito,Wolfgang Fabricius”

Capitolium is a word applied by Latin writers chiefly to certain temples. The first was a small temple, supposed to have been built by Numa, and dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva, situated on the Esquiline, near the spot which was afterwards the circus of Flora. It did not receive the name Capitoliunm until after … Continue reading “Capitolium”

Capitolinus is the name of several persons in early Church history: 1. Deputy of Thrace under Julian, who put St. AEmilian to death. 2. Martyr in Nicomedia with bishop Quintilian, celebrated March 8. 3. Martyr in Antioch with Zenobius, Emerita, Italica, Jovian, and Julian, commemorated Aug. 24. 4. Martyr at Rome with Eulalia, commemorated Dec. … Continue reading “Capitolinus”

Capitolinian Plays in Roman mythology, were solemn scenes enacted in honor of Jupiter, and in memory of the deliverance of Rome by means of the of the capitol, when the latter was stormed by Brennus. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Capitolini was a name of reproach applied by the Novatians to the Catholics, because the latter resolved, in their synods, to receive into communion again, upon their sincere repentance, such as had offered sacrifice in the capitol. See Bingham, Chirist. Antiq. bk. i, c. 3. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Capitolina, Saint was a martyr of Cappadocia, who was first cast into prison, and is said to have been beheaded on Oct. 27, and her servant, Eroteis, on the 28th. The Menoloqgies put their martyrdom under Diocletian, but the MS. Acts under Licinius, Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Capitolias A titular see of Palestine, suffragan to Scythopolis in Palestina Secunda. According to the coins of the city, its special era begins A.D. 97 or 98; it dates, therefore, at least under this name, from the time of Nerva or Trajan. It was originally a part of the Decapolis. Capitolias is mentioned by many … Continue reading “Capitolias”

Capito is the name of several persons in early Christian history: 1. The twenty-fifth bishop of Jerusalem, whose death is placed by Eusebius (Chronicon) in the consulship of Maternus and Bradua, A.D. 185. 2. A Donatist bishop, who joined in presenting a request against Caecilian, A.D. 313, claiming that the question at issue should be … Continue reading “Capito (2)”

Capitilavium (Hand-washing) is a name for Palm Sunday in France and Spain, because the heads of the Competentes, who were to receive chrism after baptism, “were then washed. – In 813 the practice was abolished by the Council of Mayence. At Milan the feet of the candidates were washed. SEE ABLUTION OF THE HEAD. Fuente: … Continue reading “Capitilavium”

Capitila is the name of a prayer in the Mozarabic breviary, immediately preceding the Lord’s prayer. It changes with the day and office, varying much in length, but having no special characteristics to distinguish it from other Mozarabic prayers. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature