Britius, Saint bishop of Tours, was licentious in early life, but was converted by St. Martin, and became his successor. He died November 13, 444. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Britius, Francis
Britius, Francis An orientalist, and a monk of Rennes in Brittany; date of birth and death unknown. He entered the Capuchin Order and spent the earlier years of his religious life in missionary work in the Levant, where he devoted himself with special zeal to the study of Oriental languages. His proficiency in these tongues … Continue reading “Britius, Francis”
British Honduras
British Honduras Crown colony of the British Empire , Central America, administered by an executive and a legislative council; area, 8,598 square miles. Founded in 1638 by Peter Wallis, a Scottish adventurer, it was settled by woodcutters from Jamaica, who enlarged their domains at the expense of the Spanish colonists. Boundaries were fixed by treaty … Continue reading “British Honduras”
British Guiana
British Guiana Colony of the British Empire , South America, administered by a governor and an executive council; area, 89,480 square miles. Christianity was introduced into Guiana by Spanish Franciscans early in the 16th century . The spread of the Faith however is due chiefly to Portuguese missionaries who arrived the following century. Their labors … Continue reading “British Guiana”
British Empire
British Empire Territories united by common allegiance to the British crown. See articles on: Antigua Bahamas Barbados British Guiana British Honduras Canada Ceylon Dominica England Falkland Islands Gibraltar Grenada Hong Kong India Ireland Jamaica Malta Montserrat Nevis New Zealand North Borneo Palestine Saint Christopher Saint Lucia Saint Vincent Samoa Scotland Shanghai Union of South Africa … Continue reading “British Empire”
British Columbia
British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost province of the Dominion of Canada. Territorially, it is also the largest, being 357,600 square miles in extent. It is composed of the mainland and islands. Prominent among the latter are Vancouver and Queen Charlotte Islands. The mainland is bounded on the south by the States of Washington … Continue reading “British Columbia”
British Church
British Church SEE ENGLAND, CHURCH OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Brithwaldus (Or Britwold)
Brithwaldus (Or Britwold) a monk of Glastonbury, and afterwards abbot of Reculver (Regalbiensis), was elected to the see of Canterbury, July 1, 692. He drove into banishment Wilfred of York; but at length, frightened by the papal menaces, restored him to his see. He held the metropolitan see thirty-eight years and six months, and died … Continue reading “Brithwaldus (Or Britwold)”
Britain, Councils Of
Britain, Councils Of (Concilium Britannicum), is a name (1) for Councils of the Welsh Church. SEE AUGUSTINES OAK; SEE CAERLEONENSE; SEE LUCUS VICTORIAE; SEE VERULAMIUM. (2) Breton Councils. SEE BRETAGNE, COUNCIL OF. The councils called “Britannica” are either those above named (mostly misdated and incorrectly described), or are pure fables; Cave has chosen to add … Continue reading “Britain, Councils Of”
Britain (2)
Britain SEE ENGLAND, CHURCH OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Britain (2) SEE ENGLAND, CHURCH OF. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature