Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Caesaropapism A term used to designate the policy of kingly or civil supremacy in church affairs. In the pagan Roman Empire, the emperors were not only the civil heads of the state but also the religious heads, holding the office of Pontifex Maximus. Some Christian emperors and kings, as well as states, have endeavored to … Continue reading “Caesaropapism”

Caesarius Of Nazianzus a younger brother of Gregory Nazianzen, was educated first at Alexandria, whence he proceeded to Constantinople, where he obtained high honors, resisted the attempts of the Emperor Julian to win him from the faith, and died under Valens in 368. He was distinguished for his proficiency in physics and mathematics. Gregory delivered … Continue reading “Caesarius, of Nazianzus”

Caesarius Of Heisterbach a preacher and historian of note, in 1199 became a Cistercian monk in the monastery of Heisterbach, in the diocese of Cologne. He became eventually prior of the convent of the Valley of St. Peter, near Bonn. He lived until the year 1227, but when he died is unknown. His writings are, … Continue reading “Caesarius Of Heisterbach”

Caesarius of Arles, Saint Archbishop of Arles, born Chalons, Burgundy, 470 ; died Arles, France , 543 . He became Bishop of Arles in 502 and for 40 years was the foremost bishop of Gaul . Twice accused of treason by the barbarian conquerors of his episcopal city, he was finally exculpated by the Ostrogothic … Continue reading “Caesarius of Arles, Saint”

Caesarius, bishop of Chrysostom Caesarius (7). Among the works attributed to Chrysostom is a treatise entitled ad Caesarium Monachum Epistola contra Apollinaristas.We only possess it in a Latin translation, though a few fragments of the Greek original are found in Anastasius and John Damascene and elsewhere. This tract, the literary history of which is very … Continue reading “Caesarius, bishop of Chrysostom”

Caesarius, bishop of Arles Caesarius (3), St., sometimes called of Chlons (Cabillonensis seu Cabellinensis) from his birthplace Chlons-sur-Sane; but more usually known as Caesarius of Arles (Arelatensis) from his see, which he occupied for forty years. He was certainly the foremost ecclesiastic in the Gaul of his own age. The date of his birth lies … Continue reading “Caesarius, bishop of Arles”

Caesarius a German theologian, lived in the early part of the 13th century. He was of the noble family of Milendunk, in the country of Neussef. He was priest of the convent of Prum, belonging to the Benedictine order. After four years he resigned his position and withdrew to the convent of Heslerbach, of the … Continue reading “Caesarius (2)”

Caesarini, Juliano an Italian prelate, was descended from a noble family at Rome, and was made cardinal in the year 1426 by pope Martin V, who, as well as Eugenius IV, employed him in, several important negotiations. He was slain in the battle of Ladislaus with the Turks at Vannes, in 1444. Fuente: Cyclopedia of … Continue reading “Caesarini, Juliano”

Caesaria is the name of several early Christian females of eminence. 1. Cesaria (or Caesarius, for the sex is doubtful) had consulted St. Basil to know whether it were lawful and expedient to partake of the eucharist daily by one’s self. St. Basil approves of daily communion, though himself communicating only four times a week. … Continue reading “Caesaria”

Caesareus a deacon, mentioned by Bede, Martyrology (Nov. 24) as suffering in the persecution of Maximian with Largus and Smaragdus. By some he is thought to be Cyriacus, commemorated with the same two companions on March 16 and Aug. 8. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature