Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

SOCINIANS A sect so called from Faustus Socinus, who died in Poland in 1604. There were two who bore the name Socinus, uncle and nephew, and both disseminated the same doctrine; but it is the nephew who is generally considered as the founder of this sect. They maintain “that Jesus Christ was a mere man, … Continue reading “Socinians”

Socinianism The body of doctrine held by the followers of Lelio Sozzini, or Socinus (1525 to 1562), a priest of Siena, Italy, and of his nephew, Fausto Sozzini (1539 to 1604), who carried his teaching to Poland where it first became important. The outstanding feature of Socinianism is its denial of the Trinity. It bases … Continue reading “Socinianism”

Society, The Catholic Church Extension IN THE UNITED STATES The first active agitation for a church extension or home mission society for the Catholic Church in North America was begun in 1904 by an article of the present writer, published in the “American Ecclesiastical Review” (Philadelphia). This article was followed by a discussion in the … Continue reading “Society, The Catholic Church Extension”

Society People a name given to the Covenanters in Scotland by Wodrow (3, 357) and others, because they formed themselves into societies for mutual religious intercourse and edification. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Society of the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jes An institute founded by the Viscountess d’Houet, at Amiens, France in 1820, for the education of all classes. The society includes schools, a teacher’s training college, orphanage, and hostels for university students in France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, England, Ireland, Scotland, the Channel Islands, Australia, Canada, and the … Continue reading “Society of the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jes”

Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The An institution of religious women, taking perpetual vows and devoted to the work of education, founded 21 November, 1800, by Madeleine-Sophie Barat (q.v.). One of the signs of returning vigour in the Church in France after 1792 was the revival of the religious life. Religious orders had … Continue reading “Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The”

Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Founded in Paris, France in 1800 by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat for the education of youth and the giving of retreats. The Rule is based on that of Saint Ignatius. The society has houses, colleges, academies, elementary and high schools, in Italy, France, Belgium, England, Ireland, Scotland, the … Continue reading “Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”

Society of the Priests of Mercy of the Immaculate Founded at Lyons, France in 1808, by Father Jean Baptiste Rauzan. Dispersed by Napoleon I; reconstituted at Paris, France in 1814 under the title Priests of the Missions of France. Dispersed again in 1830; re-established as a new society of Fathers of Mercy, approved and affiliated … Continue reading “Society of the Priests of Mercy of the Immaculate”

Society of the Holy Name Established in 1274 by Blessed John of Vercelli who commanded the superiors of the Dominican order to preach devotion to the Holy Name, in obedience to Pope Gregory’s wishes. Two centuries later Didacus of Victoria wrote the rules and constitution of the Society, and Pope Pius IV raised it to … Continue reading “Society of the Holy Name”

Society of the Holy Child Jesus Founded in England in 1846 by Mrs. Cornelia Connelly, primarily for the education of girls. Their work includes the visiting of the sick and poor and instruction of converts, when it does not interfere with their teaching. The constitutions are based on those of Saint Ignatius. The society includes … Continue reading “Society of the Holy Child Jesus”