Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Acosmism (Gr. kosmos, world) Theory of the non-existence of an external, physical world. See Subjective Idealism. — W.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Acontius or Aconzio, James a native of Trent, and the intimate friend of Francis Betti, a Roman. They both quitted Italy on account of their religion, having both left the communion of the Church of Rome. Betti, who left first, waited for Acontius at Basle; this was in the year 1557. Hence they went together … Continue reading “Acontius or Aconzio, James”

Acontius (martyr) of Rome, is commemorated as a saint in the Hieronymian martyrology on July 25. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Acontius in Greek mythology, was a beautiful but poor youth on the island of Ceos, renowned for the stratagem by which he won his loved one, Cydippe of Athens, a maiden of high parentage and great wealth. He wrote the following words on a large Cydonian apple: I vow by Diana that I will take … Continue reading “Acontius”

Aconteus in Greek mythology, was a companion of Perseus at the latter’s marriage with Andromeda, and became a pillar of stone at the sight of the head of Gorgon. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Acontes in Greek mythology, was the son of Lycaon, the cruel king of Arcadia, whom angry Jupiter transformed into a wolf, and whose sons, with the exception of the youngest, Nyctimus, Jupiter killed by lightning. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Acominatus, Michael (surnamed Choniata, or Choniafesi from the place of his birth in Phrygia), was older than his brother Nicetas. He was archbishop of Athens about 1204, but was at that period far advanced in years. His Funeral Oration (Paris, 1566; Frankf. 1568.) on the death of his brother Nicetas is Still extant in the … Continue reading “Acominatus, Michael”

Acominatus SEE NICETAS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

ACOLYTHI Or ACOLUTHI, young people who, in the primitive times, aspired to the ministry, and for that purpose continually attended the bishop. In the Romish church, Acolytni were of longer continuance; but their functions were different from those of their first institution. Their business was to light the tapers, carry the candlesticks and the incense … Continue reading “ACOLYTHI”

Acolyth or Acolyte (, follower), the name of an inferior order of clergy or servitors. It is not known in the Greek Church, but appears to be of very ancient establishment in the Latin Church, since mention is made of it in the epistles of Cyprian. Their office in the ancient Church was to light … Continue reading “Acolyth or Acolyte”