Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Brivio, Giuseppe an Italian poet, was born at Milan in 1370, became canon of the cathedral of that place, and died at Rome in 1450. He composed a great many Latin poems, only fragments of which have been published, among which is a letter to Niccolo Nicoli. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia … Continue reading “Brivio, Giuseppe”

Britton, Venerable John (Or Bretton). A layman and martyr, of all ancient family of Bretton near Barnsley in Yorkshire. An ardent Catholic, he was often separated from his wife and family, owing to constant persecution which he suffered for his faith. When advanced in years, he was maliciously and falsely accused of traitorous speeches against … Continue reading “Britton, Venerable John”

Britton, Thomas a Presbyterian minister, came to America from England in 1850, joined the Brooklyn Presbytery, and was stationed in the city of Brooklyn, N.Y. He died in the autumn of 1858. See Wilson, Presb. Hist. Almanac, 1860, page 120. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Britton, Maurice an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Kingswood, November 3, 1802. He was converted when sixteen, received an appointment from the Conference in 1830, and died at Hereford, February 22, 1869. He was a godly man, attentive to the poor and the afflicted, and a soul saver. See Minutes of the British Conference, … Continue reading “Britton, Maurice”

Britto, John de, Blessed Martyr , born Lisbon, Portugal , 1647; died Oreiour, India, 1693. A Jesuit missionary in Madura, India, he was expelled from the country and returned to Portugal 1688, as deputy to the triennial Congregation of Procurators. Refusing the Archbishopric of Cranganore, he returned to India, 1691. A repudiated wife of a … Continue reading “Britto, John de, Blessed”

Britto, Blessed John de Martyr; born in Lisbon, 1 March, 1647, and was brought up in court; martyred in India 11 February, 1693. Entering the Society of Jesus at fifteen, he obtained as his mission-field Madura in southern India. In September, 1673, he reached Goa. Before taking up his work he spent thirty days in … Continue reading “Britto, Blessed John de”

Brittinians a congregation of Augustinian monks, so called from their having been first established at Brittini, near Ancona, in Italy, in the former part of the 13th century. They were very austere, ate no animal food, and observed long fasts. They were recognized by Gregory IX, and joined the general congregation of Augustinian monks (q.v.) … Continue reading “Brittinians”

Brittany, Pardons of Feasts of patron saints of churches, at which an indulgence is granted and where pilgrims gather to spend the day in prayer, beginning with early Mass and a procession around the church. There are five kinds: Saint Yves at Treguier, the Pardon of the poor Our Lady of Rumengol, the Pardon of … Continue reading “Brittany, Pardons of”

Brittain, Thomas Lewis Born near Chester, England, 1744; died at Hartpury Court, 1827. His parents were Protestants, but at the age of sixteen Thomas became a Catholic. Shortly after his conversion he went to Picardy to pursue his studies, and later joined the Dominicans at Bornheim, where he made his profession 22 October, 1767. His … Continue reading “Brittain, Thomas Lewis”

Brittain, Joseph an English Wesleyan minister, was born at Wednesbury, Staffordshire, in 1784. He joined the Methodist Church in early life, and the itinerancy in 1806. He died in the work, November 28, 1821. “He was of a meek and quiet spirit.” See Minutes of the British Conference, 1822. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Brittain, Joseph”