Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Canephoros (Gr. , a basket, and , to bear), among the ancient Greeks, was the person appointed to carry the apparatus used in sacrificing, in a circular basket. The duty was generally assigned to a virgin, who carried the basket on her head to the altar.’ In case a private individual offered a sacrifice, this … Continue reading “Canephoros”

Canensio, Michele an Italian theologian, entitled prior pradularum, was bishop of Castro in the 15th century. He wrote a Life of Pope Paul I, which cardinal Querini published (Rome, 1740, 4to). See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.; Landon, Eccles. Diet. s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Canelos and Macas Vicariate Apostolic in Ecuador, South America, separated in 1886 from the Vicariate Apostolic of Napo, until then administered by the Jesuits, and since 3 Feb., 1893, one of the four missionary vicariates created by the concordat of Leo XIII with Ecuador (Battandier). This vicariate is now in charge of the Dominicans, who … Continue reading “Canelos and Macas”

Canea Formerly a titular see of Crete, suppressed by a decree of 1894. Canea is the Italian name of Cydonia. Both names, however, were used simultaneously as separate titles. (See CYDONIA.) ———————————– S. PÉTRIDÈS. Transcribed by Douglas J. Potter Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume IIICopyright © … Continue reading “Canea”

CANE, SWEET OR CALAMUS Exo 30:23; Son 4:14; Isa 43:24; Jer 6:20; Eze 27:19 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Cane, Sweet One of the ingredients of the holy anointing oil. The Hebrew word qaneh , and is and is three times translated ‘calamus.’ God lamented that Israel did not buy any sweet cane for Him, Isa 43:24; and when they did bring it from afar, it was no longer sweet to Him because of … Continue reading “Cane, Sweet”

Cane, John Vincent an English friar of the order of St. Francis, lived principally at London, and died in 1672. He wrote Fiat Lux (1661), in which he endeavored to show that the only remedy for all existing evils was a return to the bosom of an ” infallible church.” See Allibone, Diet. of Brit. … Continue reading “Cane, John Vincent”

Cane, Carlo a reputable Italian painter, was born at Gallarata, near Milan, in 1618, and studied under Melchiore Gillardini and Morazone. His best works are the fresco paintings of St. Ambrogio and St. Uqo, in the Certosa, at Padua. He died in 1688. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CANE Or CALAMUS, SWEET, Son 4:14, an aromatic reed mentioned among the drugs of which the sacred perfumes were compounded, Exo 30:23 . The true odoriferous calamus or grass came from India; and the prophets speak of it as a foreign commodity of great value, Isa 43:24 Jer 6:20 Eze 27:19 . Fuente: American Tract … Continue reading “Cane”

Candy, William T. a Wesleyan Methodist minister, was born at Salisbury, England, Feb. 15,1814. He ‘was converted at nineteen; entered the ministry in 1834; travelled two years in Wales; attended the theological institution; was sent to St. Domingo; labored in the West India mission for fifteen years; and, on account of prostration of health, was … Continue reading “Candy, William T.”