Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Albanus a saint (different from St. Alban of England) commemorated in the Martyrologia Bedoe on Dec. 1. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Albanus Albanus, M. The protomartyr of Britain was martyred probably at Verulamium, and according to either the “conjecture” or the “knowledge” (conjicimus or cognoscimus) of Gildas, in the time of … Continue reading “Albanus”

Albans (St.), John Of SEE AEGIDIUS OF ST . GILES. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ALBANOIS A denomination which sprung up in the eighth century, and renewed the greatest part of the Manichean principles. They also maintained that the world was from eternity. See MANICHEANS. Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Albano (Or Albani), Francesco an Italian painter, was born at Bologna, March 17, 1578. When quite young he displayed a talent for painting, and was placed, at the age of twelve, under the tuition of Denis Calvart. Albano afterwards went to Rome, where his genius soon gained him a reputation. The greater part of the … Continue reading “Albano (Or Albani), Francesco”

Albano A suburban see, comprising seven towns in the Province of Rome. Albano (derived from Alba Longa) is situated ten miles from Rome, on the Appian Way. It was a military post, and hence Christian soldiers must have been stationed there at a very early date. Appii Forum and the Three Taverns, where St. Paul … Continue reading “Albano”

Albani,Giovanni Francesco an Italian prelate, nephew of Alessandro, was born at Rome in 1720. Endowed with a pleasing countenance. and sought for on account of his genius and learning, he spent his early years in pleasure, and neglected the affairs pertaining to his calling. He, however, continued to have considerable influence owing to the Jesuits, … Continue reading “Albani,Giovanni Francesco”

Albanian Version Of The Scriptures This language is vernacular in Albania, which lies partly opposite to the Ionian Islands, and extends for more than 250 miles along the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts. The Albanians possessed no version of the Scriptures till the year 1819, when Dr. Pinkerton, agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society, … Continue reading “Albanian Version Of The Scriptures”

Albania Republic in the southwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Over two-thirds Muslim, the remainder Catholic and Orthodox. The Albanians were subjugated by Rome in the Illyrian wars and probably received Christianity through the Roman traders. According to tradition, the first bishop of the country was Saint Cresarius, one of the seventy-two disciples; his successor, … Continue reading “Albania”

Albani, Giuseppe an Italian cardinal, nephew of Giovanni Francesco, was born at Rome in 1750. He held a place in the sacred college after 1801. Like many other Roman lords, he passed his youth in idleness, preferring music to all other occupations. Narrowly bound to the system of his brotherhood, he allied himself with Austria … Continue reading “Albani, Giuseppe”

Albani, Giovanni Geronimo an Italian cardinal of the same family with the foregoing, was born at Bergamo, Jan. 3, 1504. He at first studied law; then bore arms in defence of the republic of Venice, for which he was rewarded with the chief magistracy of Bergamo. He there met cardinal Alessandrini (afterwards pope Pius V), … Continue reading “Albani, Giovanni Geronimo”