Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Callen is a Scottish saint, commemorated Nov. 28. In the parish of Rogart, in Sutherland, the church, dedicated apparently to a saint locally known as St. Callen, was repaired between 1602 and 1619. In 1630 a yearly fair, named St. Callen’s, was held at Rogart. It may be that this saint is COLGA. See Forbes, … Continue reading “Callen”

Calleja, Andres DP a Spanish painter, was born at Rioja in 1705. He obtained academic honors and court favor, established a school of painting, and was greatly beloved by his scholars. His best works are in the churches of San Croix, of San Felipe le Royal, the convent of St. Francis, and the chapel of … Continue reading “Calleja, Andres DP”

Callcott, William Hutchins An English musical composer, was born at Kensington in 1807, and died Aug. 4,1882. He published some musical pieces, such as The Holy Family and Half-hours with the Best Composers. His anthems, “Give peace in our time, O Lord,” and “In my father’s house are many mansions,” are admirable specimens of part-writing, … Continue reading “Callcott, William Hutchins”

Callaway, S. T a Baptist minister, was born in Winchester, Clarke Co., Ky., Jan. 14,’1808; was licensed in 1831, and preached in his native state until 1851, when he removed to Illinois, and resided in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., for some time; and removed to Tuscola, in 1862, where for several years he was pastor of … Continue reading “Callaway, S. T”

Callaway, Joshua S a Baptist minister, was born in Wilkes County, Ga., May 30, 1789, and united with the Church Sept. 23, 1809. In 1818 he removed to Jones County, and having been ordained in 1820, he preached there with great success for ten years, and then changed his residence to Henry County. He opposed … Continue reading “Callaway, Joshua S”

Callaway, John an English Wesleyan minister, was converted at the age of thirteen; entered the ministry in 1815, and was at once sent as a missionary to Ceylon, his stations being Matura, Columbo, and Galle. He returned to England in 1826., where he labored faithfully for several years. He died Nov. 23,.1841, aged forty-eight. He … Continue reading “Callaway, John”

Callaway, Enoch a Baptist minister, was born in Wilkes County, Ga., Sept. 14,1792. He united with the Sardis Church in 1808. where he was ordained Nov. 7,1823. He was pastor of churches in his native county and in Oglethorpe County for twenty-five or thirty years. He accomplished much in promoting the cause of Christ in … Continue reading “Callaway, Enoch”

Callaway, Elisha a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Delaware, Jan. 8,. 1792. He removed to Hancock County, Ga., in early life, and in 1818 was received into the travelling connection of the South Carolina Conference. In 1834 he was transferred to the Alabama Conference. He died June 21,1876. He was … Continue reading “Callaway, Elisha”

Callaway, Christopher, C a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, was born in Lincoln County, Tenn., about 1821. He professed conversion in 1838, and in 1844 entered the Alabama Conference. In 1855 he was appointed agent of the Southern University; and died Aug. 11, 1867. Mr. Callaway had but few educational advantages when young, … Continue reading “Callaway, Christopher, C”

Callaway, Charles M a Protestant Episcopal clergyman of the diocese of Delaware, was born in 1826. He graduated from the Theological Seminary of Virginia in 1850; was rector, in 1853, of a Church in Middleway, Va., and in 1857 of the Church in Topeka, Kan,, where he remained until 1861, when he became rector of … Continue reading “Callaway, Charles M”