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Agolanti, Chiara

Agolanti, Chiara (Chiara Agolanti) (1282 -1346 ) Matron, Poor Clare, born Rimini, Italy ; died there. Having led a dissipated life, she repented, and as a Franciscan tertiary resolved to expiate her sins by penance. Later she became a Poor Clare and superioress at Rimini. Beatified, 1784 . Buried in cathedral of Rimini. Feast , … Continue reading “Agolanti, Chiara”

Agobard

Agobard (AGOBERTUS, AGOBALDUS, or AGUEBAUDUS), archbishop of Lyons, was born in 779, but whether in France or Spain is uncertain. In 813 he was appointed coadjutor of Leidradus, the archbishop of Lyons, who was very far advanced in years; and in 816 the archbishop retired into the monastery of Soissons, having appointed Agobard his successor … Continue reading “Agobard”

Agoardus, ST.

Agoardus, ST. with St. Agilbertus, came into France from beyond the Rhine. about the 5th century, and suffered martyrdom under the Vandals, in company with many other Christians. Their bodies were buried at Creteuil, about two leagues from Paris. The modern Roman martyrology commemorates them June 24. See Baillet, June 24; Landon, Eccles. Diet. s.v. … Continue reading “Agoardus, ST.”

Ago

Ago * For AGO see LONG, A, No. 5, and in combination with other words Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

Agnya-Setra

Agnya-Setra is a class of worlds, according to the Buddhist system of religion. The Buddhists reckon that there are innumerable systems of worlds, each system having its own earth, sun, and moon. The space to which the light of one sun or moon extends is called a Sakwala, and includes an earth with its continents, … Continue reading “Agnya-Setra”

AGNUSDEI

AGNUSDEI In the church of Rome, a cake of was, stamped with the figure of a lamb supporting the banner of the cross. The name literally signifies “Lamb of God.” Those cakes being consecrated by the pope with great solemnity, and distributed among the people, are supposed to have great virtues. They cover them with … Continue reading “AGNUSDEI”

Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei (1) A prayer in the Mass (see Lamb of God ). (2) A sacramental , consisting of a small piece of wax, blessed by the pope. It is a symbol of the “Lamb of God,” the Saviour. It is usually oval in shape, impressed with the figure of a lamb bearing a banner; … Continue reading “Agnus Dei”