Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Canstrisius (Or Cantrensius) was an officer of the Church of Constantinople, whose duty it was to look after the pontifical vestments of the patriarch; to assist him to habit himself; to hold the censer at mass, or the veil of the chalice; and to sprinkle the blessed water upon the people, while the hymn, of … Continue reading “Canstrisius (Or Cantrensius)”

Canstein, Karl Hildebrand, Baron von was born Aug. 15, 1667, at Lindenburg, in Germany, studied law at Frankfort on the Oder. traveled nmach in Europe, and in 1688 was appointed page of the elector of Brandenburg. He afterward served as a volunteer in the Netherlands. A dangerous sickness obliged him to leave the military service, … Continue reading “Canstein, Karl Hildebrand, Baron von”

Canpendu, Bernard De a French bishop, was elected to this office at Carcassonne in 1267, and – spent his time in the care of his diocese and in separating the ecclesiastical and temporal interests. He died in January, 1278. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Canova, Antonio Sculptor, born Possagno, Italy , 1757 ; died Venice, Italy , 1822 . A student in Venice and Rome, the latter city inspired his efforts to revive classic art after the decadent period of Bernini. Of his statuary three well-known examples are the “Theseus” of the Vatican, the “Perseus” of the Belvedere, and … Continue reading “Canova, Antonio”

Canossa, Paulus SEE PAULUS CANOSSA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Canossa A castle of Matilda, Countess of Tuscany, 12 miles from Reggio, where Henry IV of Germany did penance in presence of Pope Gregory VII (January 1077 ). Henry, who had been excommunicated and whose excesses had prompted his subjects to demand his deposition, took the initiative of meeting the pope, who, hearing of his … Continue reading “Canossa”

canopy, altar (Greek: konops, gnat: originally used as a protection against insects) An ornamental covering of cloth, stone, wood, or metal, used to crown an altar , throne, pulpit, statue, etc. In liturgical use: the structure covering an altar , called also baldachinum ; the covering suspended over the throne occupied by dignitaries of the … Continue reading “Canopy, Altar”

Canopy The canopy, in general, is an ornamental covering of cloth, stone, wood, or metal, used to crown an altar, throne, pulpit, statue, etc. In liturgical language, the term is commonly employed to designate the structure covering an altar, formerly fitted with curtains and supported on four pillars; the covering suspended over the throne occupied … Continue reading “Canopy”

Canopus A titular see of Egypt. Its old Egyptian name was Pikuat; the Greeks called it Kanobos, or Kanopos, after a commander of a Greek fleet buried there. The city stood in the seventh Nomos (Menelaites, later Canopites), not far from the Canopic mouth. It had many martyrs in the persecution of Diocletian, among others … Continue reading “Canopus”

Canons, White Religious order founded in 1120 by Saint Norbert at Premontre, near Laon, France, composed of priests, clerics, nuns, and members of the Third Order of Saint Norbert. They follow the rule of Saint Augustine with austere supplementary statutes, and have five particular ends the singing of the Divine Office zeal for the salvation … Continue reading “Canons, White”