Cambridge Platform a system of Church discipline agreed upon by the elders and messengers of the New England churches, assembled in synod at Cambridge, 1648. The object of the synod was to define accurately the ecclesiastical position of the New England churches. In matters of faith they were agreed, but there were differences in regard … Continue reading “Cambridge Platform”
Cambridge Manuscript
CAMBRIDGE MANUSCRIPT A copy of the Gospels and Acts of the Apostles, in Greek and Latin. Beza found it in the monastery of Irenxus, at Lyons, in 1562, and gave it to the university of Cambridge in 1582. It is a quarto, and written on vellum: sixty-six leaves of it are much torn and mutilated; … Continue reading “Cambridge Manuscript”
Cambridge, England, University of
Cambridge, England, University of The actual date of its foundation is unknown, but in the 13th century religious orders began settling at Cambridge and attracted numerous students, the Benedictines establishing the first college, Saint Peter’s or Peterhovse, in 1284 . The university was incorporated under Queen Elizabeth, 1571 , and was an Anglican institution until … Continue reading “Cambridge, England, University of”
Cambricum Concilium
Cambricum Concilium A.D. 465, is a fiction, taken from Geoffrey of Monmouth, etc. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Cambrensis, Giraldus
Cambrensis, Giraldus Historian, born Manorbeer, Wales, c.1147; died 1220. He was appointed Bishop of Saint David’s in 1180 , but resigned to accompany Prince John to Ireland , where he remained two years. He visited Rome in a fruitless effort to secure his reappointment to his old see. Giraldus was a writer of remarkable brilliancy. … Continue reading “Cambrensis, Giraldus”
Cambrai, Sect In
Cambrai, Sect In In the early part of the 11th century a Christian sect was discovered in the diocese of Cambrai, in the districts of Arras and Liege, which was supposed to have had its origin in the teaching of Gundulf, an Italian, and from some of its strange doctrines was thought to have some … Continue reading “Cambrai, Sect In”
Cambrai, Peace of
Cambrai, Peace of The so-calIed Ladies’ Peace, negotiated in 1529 by Louise of Savoy, mother of Francis I of France , and Margaret of Austria, aunt of Emperor Charles V. According to the terms Francis renounced his claims upon Italy , Burgundy, and Artois and paid indemnity; Charles released the French princes and agreed not … Continue reading “Cambrai, Peace of”
Cambrai, League of
Cambrai, League of Name given to league formed in 1508 between Pope Julius II, Louis XII of France , Ferdinand of Aragon , and Emperor Maximilian I, against Venice. Victory of AgnadelIo was gained by allies over Venetians in 1509 . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Cambrai, Council Of
Cambrai, Council Of (Concilium (Cameracense), was held in August, 1565, in the city of that name in France, Maximilian, archbishop and duke of Cambrai, presiding, assisted by the bishops of Tournai, Arras, St. Omer, and Namur. Twenty- two decrees were published, each of which contains several chapters. The titles of the decrees are as follows: … Continue reading “Cambrai, Council Of”
Cambrai, Archdiocese of
Cambrai, Archdiocese of (CAMERACENSIS.) Comprises the entire Département du Nord of France. Prior to 1559 Cambrai was only a bishopric, but its jurisdiction was immense and included even Brussels and Antwerp. The creation of the new metropolitan See of Malines in 1559 and of eleven other dioceses was at the request of Philip II of … Continue reading “Cambrai, Archdiocese of”