Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Alarcon, Alfonso de a Spanish ecclesiastic of the 17th century. He was canon of Ciudad Rodrigo, secretary of Francis de Alarcon, and bishop of Pampeluna. He compiled a large number of poetic writings, on the occasion of the death of Martin Suarez of Alarcon, killed at the siege of Barcelona, entitled Corona Sepulcral; Elogios en … Continue reading “Alarcon, Alfonso de”

Alarcoacute;n, Pedro Antonio de Novelist and poet, b. at Guadix, Spain, in 1833; d. at Valdemoro, near Madrid, in 1891. After having shown ability for journalism at his native place he went to Madrid where he came into prominence, especially when at the outbreak of the Revolution of July, 1854, he edited the republican journal … Continue reading “Alarcoacute;n, Pedro Antonio de”

Alar, Francois Antoine a French Dominican, general preacher, and prior of the Convent of St. Paul at Valenciennes near the commencement of the 19th century, wrote, Les Allumetes d’Amour du Jardin Delicieux de la Confrerie du Saint Rosaire de la Vierge Marie (Valenciennes, 1617). See Hoefer,Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Alar, Francois Antoine”

Alapi the Assyrian name of the winged human headed bulls which were used to guard the entrances of the palaces, and beings similar to which were believed to have had real existence at the mythical time of Izdubar. They were also called Kirubi, whence perhaps the cherubim of Hebrew writers. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological … Continue reading “Alapi”

Alanus de Rupe or Alain de la Roche (c.1428-75) Dominican theologian, born probably Brittany; died Zwolle, Netherlands. By his preaching he restored the devotion of the Rosary throughout northern France and the Low Countries, and he established many Rosary confraternities. His writings were published posthumously. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alanus de Rupe (Sometimes DE LA … Continue reading “Alanus de Rupe”

Alanus SEE ALAN DE LISLE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alans SEE HUMS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Alandus, Johannes a Jesuit, biographer, and ascetic writer of Poland, was born at Leopold in 1561. He was director of the college of Nieswicz, the village of prince Nicholas Radziwill. He wrote a work on The Miracles of the Angels (Nieswicz, 1610): Soliloquia S. Augustini, published under the name of Tyrzna (ibid.:1612): also a History … Continue reading “Alandus, Johannes”

Alan of Walsingham (died c.1364) Monk and architect. He designed and built several chapels in Ely cathedral , England , and also rebuilt the great tower. His work is unique and beautiful. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alan of Walsingham Died c. 1364; a celebrated architect, first heard of in 1314 as a junior monk at … Continue reading “Alan of Walsingham”

Alan of Tewkesbury (died 1202) English Benedictine abbot and writer . A supporter of Saint Thomas Becket in his struggle with Henry II, he was removed from Canterbury to Tewkesbury. He wrote the life of Saint Thomas. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Alan of Tewkesbury A Benedictine abbot and writer, d. 1202. Alan is stated by … Continue reading “Alan of Tewkesbury”