Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

advowson (Latin: advocatio, legal assistance) In English law the right of presenting one to a vacant ecclesiastical benefice; so called because the patron advocates or defends the claims of the one presented. Originally the right of presentation was conferred upon a person building or endowing a church, but in time this right became annexed to … Continue reading “Advowson”

Advower is the advocate of a church or religious house, as a cathedral, monastery, abbey, etc., called a defensor or bailiff in Germany. Sometimes it signifies a person who has a right to present to a church living. Charlemagne had the title ‘of advower of St. Peter’s, which the people conferred on him for having … Continue reading “Advower”

Advoja SEE ADVATA. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Advocatus Ecclesiaelig; A name applied, in the Middle Ages, to certain lay persons, generally of noble birth, whose duty it was, under given conditions, to represent a particular church or monastery, and to defend its rights against force. These advocates were specially bound to represent their clients before the secular courts. They exercised civil jurisdiction … Continue reading “Advocatus Ecclesiaelig;”

Advocatus Diaboli (“Advocate of the Devil” or “Devil’s Advocate”). A popular title given to one of the most important officers of the Sacred Congregation of Rites, established in 1587, by Sixtus V, to deal juridically with processes of beatification and canonization. His official title is Promoter of the Faith (Promotor Fidei). His duty requires him … Continue reading “Advocatus Diaboli”

Advocates Of The Pope are two important offices in the apostolical chamber at Rome, one being the legal, the other the fiscal advocate. Both are employed to defend the interests of the chamber’ in all courts.’ There are never more than twelve consistorial advocates in Rome. They are nominated by the pope, and plead in … Continue reading “Advocates Of The Pope”

Advocates of St. Peter A body of jurists constituting a society whose statutes were confirmed by a brief of Leo XIII, 5 July, 1878. As the name indicates, its main object is the defense of the Holy See in its rights and privileges, both in the spiritual and temporal order. It binds its members to … Continue reading “Advocates of St. Peter”

Advocates of Roman Congregations Clergymen or laymen who plead causes before Roman ecclesiastical tribunals. Besides canon and civil law they must know dogmatic and moral theology and profane and church history. Other officials known as procurators submit to them the facts of a case and they concern themselves only with points of law and plead … Continue reading “Advocates of Roman Congregations”

Advocate, The . This word signifies one who takes up the cause of another. 1Jn 2:1. The same Greek word is translated ‘Comforter’ in Joh 14:16; Joh 14:26; Joh 15:26; Joh 16:7. From this we learn that the word applies both to the Lord Jesus and to the Holy Spirit. “If any man sin we … Continue reading “Advocate, The”

ADVOCATE, OR PARACLETE One that pleads the cause of another. In its technical sense, the office was unknown to the Jews till they became subject to the Romans. It is applied to Christ as our intercessor, 1Jo 2:1 ; compare 1Ch 8:34 Heb 7:25 ; and to the Holy Spirit, as our teacher and comforter, … Continue reading “ADVOCATE, OR PARACLETE”