Abbassides a name given to the third Mohammedan dynasty, the caliphs of Bagdad, which was founded by Abul Abbas, who claimed the caliphate as lineal descendant of Mohammed’s uncle, Abbas (q.v.) from whom the name is derived. The Abbassides were the successors of the Ommiads, the caliphs of Damascus. Early in the 8th century the … Continue reading “Abbassides”
Abbas
Abbas Two different authors are frequently quoted by this title. 1. A celebrated canonist who flourished in 1250, and wrote a Commentary on the Five Books of Decretals, printed at Venice in 1588, folio. He is known as Abbas antiquus. 2. The celebrated Nicholas Tudeschi, the Panormitan, known as Abbas Siculus or Abbas junior. SEE … Continue reading “Abbas”
Abbanus
Abbanus ST., the name of two Irish abbots. (1.) Of Cill-Abbain, in Ui-Muireadhaigh, County Meath, is probably identical with St. Abban of Cill-Abbain. He was originally named Blaih, and was a son of the sister of St. Ibar, the contemporary of St. Patrick, in the 5th century. Of him nothing certain is known. He is … Continue reading “Abbanus”
Abbandus (Or Abandus)
Abbandus (Or Abandus) a priest and theologian of the 12th century, was a contemporary of Berenger and Abelard. We have nothing accurate concerning his life. He was the author of Tractaius de Factione Corporis Christi in Eucharistia, inserted in the third volume of the Analectia of Mabillon. This is a treatise against those who claim … Continue reading “Abbandus (Or Abandus)”
Abban the Hermit, Saint
Abban the Hermit, Saint Though he lived in Abingdon (England), he was certainly an Irishman. He is commemorated on 13 May, though the year of his death is not definitely known. He was undoubtedly pre-Patrician. ———————————– W.H. GRATTAN FLOOD Transcribed by Christine J. Murray The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume ICopyright © 1907 by Robert Appleton CompanyOnline … Continue reading “Abban the Hermit, Saint”
Abban of New Ross, Saint
Abban of New Ross, Saint St. Abban of New Ross — also known as St. Ewin, Abhan, or Evin, but whose name has been locally corrupted as “Stephen,” “Neville,” and “Nevin” — was the contemporary and namesake of St. Abban of Magheranoidhe. Some writers have confounded him with St. Evin of Monasterevan, County Kildare. Even … Continue reading “Abban of New Ross, Saint”
Abban of Magheranoidhe, Saint
Abban of Magheranoidhe, Saint (Magheranoidhe is also rendered Murneave or Murnevin). Nephew of St. Ibar, the apostle of Wexford (a predecessor and contemporary of St. Patrick), flourished 570-620. He was the son of Cormac, King of Leinster, and he founded numerous churches in the district of Ui Cennselaigh, almost conterminous with the present County Wexford … Continue reading “Abban of Magheranoidhe, Saint”
Abban
Abban (c.570-620) Abbot . The son of Cormac, King of Leinster, and nephew and disciple of Saint Ibar, he founded many churches in Wexford and the monasteries of Magheranoidhe (now Adamstown), New Ross, famous as a school, and Kilabbain. Feast , 27 October . Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary
Abbahu
Abbahu a Jewish teacher of the 4th century (279-320), is well known for his proficiency in Greek, and even instructed his daughter in that language. He is also known for his polemics and attacks against the Trinity and the ascension of Christ (Jerus. Taanith. ii, 656; Genesis Rabba, c. 29; Exodus Rabba, c. 29). Of … Continue reading “Abbahu”
Abbadopresbuteros
Abbadopresbuteros (), a Greek term for a monk who is in priest’s orders. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature