Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Aglaophcene in Greek mythology, was the name of one of the Sirens. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aglaonice SEE AGANICE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Aglaia in Greek mythology, was one of the Graces or Charities, so called because of her cheerfulness, beauty, and worth. Homer says she was the wife of Vulcan. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Agius a priest and monk of the Monastery of Corby, in Saxony. He lived in the 9th century, and wrote a history of the Life of St. Hathumuda, the first abbess of Gandersheim, his friend; also a Dialogue, in elegiac verse, on her death, which happened in A.D. 874. The two works are published by … Continue reading “Agius”

Agiotatos (or rather Hagiotatos, , most holy), a title used in the early Church in addressing or speaking of bishops. – Bingham, Christ. Antiq. bk. ii, ch. ix, 6. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Agios O Theos (Greek: O Holy God) Opening words of an invocation, doxology, or hymn, sung in the Roman liturgy during the lmproperia, or Reproaches, at the Veneration of the Cross, Good Friday. In the Greek liturgy, it is sung at all canonical hours, and during the long Mass-service. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Agios O … Continue reading “Agios O Theos”

Agionites (or Agionenses), a sect which appeared in the 7th century, and which pretended to more than ordinary sanctity. It is but little known, appears to have had but few followers, and was condemned in the Council of Gangra, together with the Encratites, Manichseans, and Montanists. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Agion or rather HAGION ( or , the holy or the most holy place). SEE TEMPLE. A name anciently given to the inner portion of the church, which was appropriated to the clergy. SEE ADYTUM. It was so called because the most sacred services, especially the consecration of the Eucharist, were performed within it. This … Continue reading “Agion”

Agioi (or rather Hagioi, , saints) was one of the common appellations of Christians, and current among them at the date of the apostolical epistles. Subsequently it was used as one of the names of the baptized or faithful, in contradistinction to the catechumens. We also find this word and the superlative employed as epithets … Continue reading “Agioi”

Agilus SEE AGIL, ST. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature