Buadmaelus an Irish saint, is given as one of the disciples of St. Patrick. When the latter was passing through Connaught, it is said that one called Bandmal died and was buried in the place where a church was built, and took the name of Kill-Bandhmael, which was a Patrician Church. Among the disciples of … Continue reading “Buadmaelus”
Buabin
Buabin in the mythology of the Tonkin-Chinese, is a deity who protects the dwellings of men. He is worshipped especially by those engaged in building houses. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
B.T.
B.T. = Baccalaureus Theologiae; Bachelor of Theology Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
B.Se.
B.Se. = Baccalaureus Scientiarum; Bachelor of Sciences Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Bréhal, Jean
Brhal, Jean A French Dominican theologian of the convent of Evreux; died c. 1479. He was made Doctor of Theology at the University of Caen, 1443; Prior of St.-Jacques, Paris, 1455; and Inquisitor General of France, 1452, which office he held until 1474. At the instance of Charles VII, he was delegated to revise the … Continue reading “Bréhal, Jean”
Brébeuf College
Brbeuf College Outremont, Montreal, Canada , conducted by the Jesuits; faculty, 17; students, 560. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Brzekek, Bernhard De
Brzekek, Bernhard De a Polish Dominican of Premislay, was at first regular canon of the holy sepulchre at Jerusalem, but joined his order when already advanced in years, and died about the year 1630. He wrote, Mononacchia pro Defensione Fidei SS. Trinitatis (3 volumes fol.): De Processione Spiritus S.S. Filio: De Militia Christiana: De Alienatione … Continue reading “Brzekek, Bernhard De”
Brytannus, Gualo
Brytannus, Gualo a Welsh poet of the 12th century, was from his infancy devoted to the Muses. That he might serve them the better he retired from the world and became an anchorite not for devotion, but for his fancy. He attacked the monks, whose covetousness, wantonness, and impostures were great temptations to the satirist. … Continue reading “Brytannus, Gualo”
Bryson, Robert C
Bryson, Robert C a Presbyterian minister, was born at Spring Hill, Pennsylvania, December 3, 1828. He pursued his academical studies at Danville, McEwansville, and Lewisburg, and his theological at Princeton Seminary, where he graduated in 1855. He was licensed to preach in 1859, and was ordained and installed pastor of the Church at Ashland, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading “Bryson, Robert C”
Brynhildur
Brynhildur in Norse mythology, was a captive maiden, the daughter of Budlis. She was liberated by the mighty Sigurd, when asleep. Sigurd found the maiden extraordinarily beautiful, and fell in love with her. But in Gjuki’s house, at which he staved, he became inclined to forget her on drinking a magic driilk, and married Gudrun, … Continue reading “Brynhildur”