Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Capital (Or Cap) the head of a column, pilaster, etc. In classical architecture, the orders have each their respective capitals, which differ considerably from .one another, but their characteristics are easily distinguished; there are, however, considerable differences to be found in a few of the ancient examples, as in the Corinthian orders of the temple … Continue reading “Capital (Or Cap)”

capital Top most part of a column, indicating the architectural order to which it belongs. In Romanesque and Gothic capitals the classic orders were supplanted by the original inspiration of each artist, resulting in endless variety of historical and legendary scenes, floral designs, and grotesque figures. Medieval atchitects also discovered the ability of the column … Continue reading “capital”

Capisucchi, Raimondo Camillo an Italian ecclesiastic and theologian, was born at Rome in 1616. He was the son of Paolo Capisucchi, and marquis of Puy Catin. At the age of fourteen years, on Julne 8, 1630, he entered the Dominican order, and afterwards became .professor of philosophy and theology. Innocent X made him secretary of … Continue reading “Capisucchi, Raimondo Camillo”

Capisucchi, Paolo an Italian prelate, was born at Rome in 1479. Pope Clement VII appointed him canon of the Vatican, then referendary of both signatures, auditor of the Rota, bishop of Nicastro, and vicargeneral. In 1528 the case of Henry VIII, king of England, who was seeking to obtain a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, … Continue reading “Capisucchi, Paolo”

Capisucchi, Giovanni Antonio an Italian prelate, was born in Rome Oct. 21,1515. Pope Paul III appointed him canon of the Vatican and auditor of the Rota. In 1555-Paul IV made him cardinal, and afterwards inquisitor and bishop of Lodi. Under Pius V Capisucchi became prefect of the papal palace, governor of Gualdo, and apostolic legate. … Continue reading “Capisucchi, Giovanni Antonio”

Capistranus, Johannes (Giovanni di Capistrano), a Franciscan, was born at Capistrano, in the Abruzzi, June 23,1385. Political troubles, during which he was imprisoned, led him to quit the world, and to assume the Franciscan habit. He led a life of extreme austerity, sleeping only three hours a day, and eating but once daily, without touching … Continue reading “Capistranus, Johannes”

Capistran, John, Saint Confessor , born Sulmona, Italy , 1385; died Hungary , 1456. He received his degree of Doctor of Laws at Perugia, was affiliated with the Ghibelline party, appointed governor of Perugia under King Ladislaus of Naples , and imprisoned by Malatesta who was at war with Perugia. In 1416 he became a … Continue reading “Capistran, John, Saint”

Capiscol (i.e. Caput Schlce), a precentor. The title is thus explained: Gregory the Great established at Rome schools of ecclesiastical singing, and in allusion to these, the pontifical speaks of the clerks who accompany the bishop and aid him in his sacred functions, as the ” Schola.” Thus the term school came to be applied … Continue reading “Capiscol”

Capilupi an Italian prelate and poet, was born at Mantua in 1512. He was appointed bishop of Pavo in 1560, and afterwards legate of Venice. Some of his Elogies are found in the Delices des Poetes Italiens, vol. i. He died in 1580. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Capilupi”

Capilla SEE CAPELLA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature