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Eustace, John Chetwode
Antiquary, b. in Ireland, c. 1762; d. at Naples, Italy, 1 Aug., 1815.
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Eleazar
Includes information on three uses of this name.
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Eudocia
Ælia Eudocia, sometimes wrongly called Eudoxia, was the wife of Theodosius II; died c. 460. Her original name was Athenais, and she was the daughter of Leontius, one of the last pagans who taught rhetoric at Athens.
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Eguiara y Eguren, Juan José
Mexican scholar. (d. 1763)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16037b.htm
Espejo, Antonio
A Spanish explorer, whose fame rests upon a notable expedition which he conducted into New Mexico and Arizona in 1582-3.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05541a.htm
St. Eulalia of Barcelona
Martyred 12 February, 304, patron saint of sailors. "There is no reason to doubt the existence of two distinct saints of this name, despite the over-hasty and hypercritical doubts of some." Article in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05603a.htm
Emser, Hieronymus
The most ardent literary opponent of Luther, born of a prominent family at Ulm, 20 March, 1477; died 8 Nov., 1527 at Dresden.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05410a.htm
Ekkehard of Aura
Benedictine monk and chronicler, b. about 1050; d. after 1125.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05371a.htm
St. Ethelwold
Bishop of Winchester, called "father of monks," d. 984. Feast day is 1 August.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05555b.htm
Ephesus
A titular archiespiscopal see in Asia Minor, said to have been founded in the eleventh century B.C. by Androcles, son of the Athenian King Codrus, with the aid of Ionian colonists.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05490a.htm
Estiennot de la Serre, Claude
Benedictine. (1639-1699)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05551a.htm
Establishment, The
The union of Church and State setting up a definite and distinctive relation between the two is frequently expressed in English by the use of the word "establishment".
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Eadmer
Precentor of Canterbury and historian.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05224a.htm
Emmanuel
Signifies "God with us" (Matthew 1:23), and is the name of the child predicted in Isaias 7:14: "Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05404a.htm
Easton, Adam
Cardinal, born at Easton in Norfolk; died at Rome, 15 September (according to others, 20 October), 1397.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05240b.htm
Enthronization
From Greek 'enthronízein, to place on a throne.
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Ephod
a kind of garment, which differed according to its use by the high-priest, by other persons present at religious services, or as the object of idolatrous worship.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05497a.htm
Eparchy
Originally the name of one of the divisions of the Roman Empire.
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St. Eucharius
First bishop of Trier (Treves). Second half of third century. Feast day is 8 December.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05594a.htm
Epiphany
The feast was called among the Syrians denho (up-going), a name to be connected with the notion of rising light expressed in Luke. I, 78.
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Erie
Diocese established 1853.
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Education
In the broadest sense, education includes all those experiences by which intelligence is developed, knowledge acquired, and character formed. In a narrower sense, it is the work done by certain agencies and institutions, the home and the school, for the express purpose of training immature minds.
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Epping, Joseph
German astronomer and Assyriologist, b. at Neuenkirchen near Rhine in Westphalia, 1 Dec., 1835; d. at Exaeten, Holland, 22 Aug., 1894.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05510a.htm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
A manner of honouring the Holy Eucharist, by exposing it, with proper solemnity, to the view of the faithful in order that they may pay their devotions before it.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05713a.htm
Eckart, Anselm
Missionary, born at Bingen, Germany, 4 August, 1721; died at the College of Polstok, Polish Russia, 29 June, 1809.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05273a.htm
Eve of a Feast
In the first ages, during the night before every feast, a vigil was kept. In the evening the faithful assembled in the place or church where the feast was to be celebrated and prepared themselves by prayers, readings from Holy Writ (now the Offices of Vespers and Matins), and sometimes also by hearing a sermon.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05647a.htm
Ebbo
Archbishop of Reims, b. towards the end of the eighth century; d. 20 March, 851.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05241a.htm
Eudists
An ecclesiastical society instituted at Caen, France, 25 March, 1643, by Jean Eudes.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05596b.htm
Expeditors, Apostolic
Officials who attend to the sending of Bulls, Briefs, and Rescripts, that emanate from the Apostolic Chancery, the Dataria, the Sacred Paenitentiaria, and the Secretariate of Briefs.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05712c.htm
English Literature
Latin, French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish literatures are a few of the influences.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05458a.htm
Euroea
A titular see of Epirus Vetus in Greece, suffragan of Nicopolis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05607a.htm
Ely
Ancient diocese in England.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05396a.htm
Epiphanius of Constantinople
Succeeded John II (518-20) as Patriarch of Constantinople.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05504b.htm
Euchologion
The name of one of the chief Service books of the Byzantine Church. It corresponds more or less to the Missal and Ritual.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05595b.htm
Eliseus
A Prophet of Israel.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05386c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
Editions of the Bible
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05286a.htm
Eugenius I
Archbishop of Toledo, successor in 636 of Justus in that see; d. 647.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05602a.htm
Echinus
A titular see of Thessaly, Greece.
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Eyre, Thomas
First president of Ushaw College; born at Glossop, Derbyshire; in 1748; died at Ushaw, 8 May, 1810.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05736a.htm
Emigrant Aid Societies
Details of several organizations, the earliest being the Charitable Irish Society of Boston, Massachusetts, founded 17 March, 1737.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05402b.htm
Pope St. Eleutherius (Eleutheros)
Native of Nicopolis, served as deacon in the Roman Church, d. about 189.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05378a.htm
Everald Hanse, Blessed
Priest martyred at Tyburn in 1581.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07130a.htm
Emesa
A titular see of Phnicia Secunda, suffragan of Damascus, and the seat of two Uniat archdioceses, Greek Melchite and Syrian.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05402a.htm
Elder, George
Educator, b. 11 August, 1793, in Kentucky, U.S.A.; d. 28 Sept., 1838, at Bardstown.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05372b.htm
Edelinck
The family name of four engravers.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05281a.htm
Eucharist, Real Presence of Christ in
Article considers: the fact of the Real Presence; the several allied dogmas grouped about it; and the speculations of reason, so far as speculative investigation regarding the august mystery under its various aspects is permissible, and so far as it is desirable to illumine it by the light of philosophy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05573a.htm
The Blessed Eucharist as a Sacrament
The matter, form, effects, necessity, minister and recipient are explained in a Traditional way.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05584a.htm
Ephraim of Antioch
One of the defenders of the Faith of Chalcedon (451) against the Monophysites, b. at Amida in Mesopotamia; d. in 545.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05500a.htm
Estaing, Comte d'
French admiral, b. at the chateau de Ravel (Auvergne), 28 November, 1729; d. at Paris, 28 April, 1794.
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Encolpion
The name given in early Christian times to a species of reliquary worn round the neck, in which were enclosed relics.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05412b.htm
Edwy
King of the English, eldest son of Edmund and St. Aelfgifu, born about 940; died 959.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05324a.htm
Ecclesiastes
The name given to the book of Holy Scripture which usually follows the Proverbs; the Hebrew Qoheleth probably has the same meaning.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05244b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
St. Emmeram, thought to have been bishop of Poitiers, though this cannot be proven. Definitely a late seventh-century missionary to Bavaria, where he was martyred on 22 September. The year of his death is unknown, but most likely between 674 and 696.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05405b.htm
Egan, Boetius
Archbishop of Tuam, born near Tuam, Ireland, 1734; died near Tuam, 1798.
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Erthal, Franz Ludwig von
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg and Bamberg, b. at Lohr on the Main, 16 September, 1730; d. at Würzburg, 16 February, 1795.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05525c.htm
St. Exuperius
Or Exsuperius. Early fifth-century bishop of Toulouse. Feast day: 28 September.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05731a.htm
Ephesus, Robber Council of
The Acts of the first session of this synod were read at the Council of Chalcedon, 451, and have thus been preserved. The remainder of the Acts are known only through a Syriac translation by a Monophysite monk, published from the British Museum MS. Addit. 14,530, written in the year 535.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05495a.htm
Espousals of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A feast of the Latin Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05543a.htm
Errington, William
Priest, founder of Sedgley Park School, b. 17 July, 1716; d. 28 September, 1768.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05524c.htm
Escorial, The
A building in Spain situated on the south-eastern slope of the Sierra Guadarrama about twenty-seven miles north-west of Madrid. Its proper title is El Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo del Escorial , Escorial being the name of a small town in the vicinity.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05534c.htm
St. Eusebius
Bishop of Vercelli, exiled for defending St. Athanasius, anti-Arian, martyr, d. 371.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05614b.htm
St. Erhard of Ratisbon
Seventh-century Irish-born missionary bishop.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05518a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Epiphanius of Salamis
Biographical article on the fourth-century monk and bishop.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13393b.htm
Enciso, Diego Ximenez de
Dramatic poet, b. in Andalusia, Spain, c. 1585; date of death unknown.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05411b.htm
Egbert
Frequently though incorrectly called "First King of England", died A.D. 839.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05325b.htm
St. Edmund Rich
This Archbishop of Canterbury died in 1240, and was canonized within six years. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05294a.htm
Extravagantes
This word is employed to designate some papal decretals not contained in certain canonical collections which possess a special authority, i.e. they are not found in the Decree of Gratian or the three official collections of the "Corpus Juris".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05715a.htm
Pope St. Eusebius
Reigned for only four months, in 309 or 310, was deported, died in exile, is counted as a martyr.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05615b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Meister Eckhart
Biographical article on Meister Johann Eckhart, Dominican theologian and mystic. Includes bibliography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05274a.htm
Eusebius of Alexandria
Ecclesiastical writer and author of a number of homilies well known in the sixth and seventh centuries.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05617a.htm
Esther
Queen of Persia and wife of Assuerus, who is identified with Xerxes (485-465 B.C.).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05549a.htm
Ercilla y Zúñiga, Alonso de
Spanish soldier and poet, born in Madrid, 7 August, 1533; died in the same city, 29 November, 1594.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05516b.htm
Est, Willem Hessels van
Famous commentator on the Pauline Epistles. (1542-1613)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05547a.htm
Edmund Arrowsmith, Saint
English Jesuit and martyr, d. 1628. Short biography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05293b.htm
Euphemius of Constantinople
Succeeded as patriarch Flavitas (or Fravitas, 489-490), who succeeded Acacius (471-489).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05606a.htm
St. Eulogius of Alexandria
Patriarch of that see. Argued against Novatians, and against Nestorius and Eutyches. St. Eulogius died in 607.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05603c.htm
Educational Association, The Catholic
A voluntary organization composed of Catholic educators and other persons who have an interest in the welfare of Catholic education in the United States.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05305a.htm
England (Before the Reformation)
An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
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St. Ethelbert
King of Kent, a worshipper of Odin well into his adulthood, converted to Christianity, d. 616. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05553b.htm
Eucharistic Congresses
Gatherings of ecclesiastics and laymen for the purpose of celebrating and glorifying the Holy Eucharist and of seeking the best means to spread its knowledge and love throughout the world.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05592a.htm
Emmerich, Anne Catherine
An Augustinian nun, stigmatic, and ecstatic, born 8 September, 1774, at Flamsche, near Coesfeld, in the Diocese of Munster, Westphalia, Germany; died at Dulmen, 9 February, 1824.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05406b.htm
Ethics
Many writers regard ethics as any scientific treatment of the moral order and divide it into theological, or Christian, ethics (moral theology) and philosophical ethics (moral philosophy).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05556a.htm
Elishé
Armenian historian of the fifth century, place and date of birth unknown, d. 480.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05387a.htm
Ephesians, Epistle to the
The letter which, in the manuscripts containing the Epistles of St. Paul, bears the title "To the Ephesians" comprises two parts distinctly separated by a doxology (Eph., iii, 20 sq.).
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Edessa
A titular archiepiscopal see in that part of Mesopotamia formerly known as Osrhoene.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05282a.htm
Ethiopia
Includes geography, history, and religion.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05566a.htm
Ecclesiasticus
The longest of the deuterocanonical books of the Bible, and the last of the Sapiential writings in the Vulgate of the Old Testament.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05263a.htm
Ellwangen Abbey
The earliest Benedictine monastery established in the Duchy of Wurtemberg, situated in the Diocese of Augsburg about thirty miles north-east of the town of Stuttgart.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05392c.htm
Erzerum (Theodosiopolis)
The kings of Armenia established their summer residence here. Later Garin fell into the power of the Byzantines, who named it Theodosiopolis (415), under which title it is still a Latin titular see.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05527b.htm
Epistemology
That branch of philosophy which is concerned with the value of human knowledge.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05506a.htm
Echternach, Abbey of
A Benedictine monastery in the town of that name, in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg and the Diocese of Trier.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05270d.htm
Eusebius of Nicomedia
Bishop, place and date of birth unknown; d. 341. He was a pupil at Antioch of Lucian the Martyr, in whose famous school he learned his Arian doctrines.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05623b.htm
Enciso, Martín Fernández de
Navigator and geographer, b. at Seville, Spain, c. 1470; d. probably about 1528 at Seville.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05412a.htm
Erdeswicke, Sampson
Antiquarian, date of birth unknown; died 1603.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05517b.htm
Ex Cathedra
Literally "from the chair", a theological term which signifies authoritative teaching and is more particularly applied to the definitions given by the Roman pontiff.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05677a.htm
Eutychius I
Patriarch of Constantinople, b. about 512, in Phrygia; d. Easter Day, 5 April, 582.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05638b.htm
Encyclical
According to its etymology, an encyclical is nothing more than a circular letter. In modern times, usage has confined the term almost exclusively to certain papal documents which differ in their technical form from the ordinary style of either Bulls or Briefs, and which in their superscription are explicitly addressed to the patriarchs, primates, archbishops, and bishops of the Universal Church in communion with the Apostolic See.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05413a.htm
Europus
A titular see in Provincis Euphratensis, suffragan of Hierapolis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05614a.htm
Election
In its broadest sense election means a choice among many persons, things, or sides to be taken. In the stricter juridical sense it means the choice of one person among many for a definite charge or function.
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Espence, Claude D'
French theologian, born in 1511 at Châlons-sur-Marne; died 5 Oct., 1571, at Paris.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05542a.htm
Evolution, Catholics and
Discussed under the headings: (1) Scientific Hypothesis vs. Philosophical Speculation; (2) Theistic vs. Atheistic Theories of Evolution; (3) The Theory of Evolution vs. Darwinism; and (4) Human Evolution vs. Plant and Animal Evolution.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05654a.htm
Sts. Eustachius and Companions
Martyrs in 188.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05627a.htm
Elect
Denotes in general one chosen or taken by preference from among two or more; as a theological term it is equivalent to "chosen as the object of mercy or Divine favour, as set apart for eternal life".
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Elphin
Suffragan of Tuam, Ireland, a see founded by St. Patrick.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05394b.htm
Ems, Congress of
A meeting of the representatives of the German Archbishops Friedrich Karl von Erthal of Mainz, Maximilian Franz of Cologne, Clemens Wenceslaus of Trier, and Hieronymus von Colloredo of Salzburg, at the little town of Bad-Ems, near Coblenz, in August, 1786, for the purpose of protesting against papal interference in the exercise of episcopal powers and fixing the future relations between these archbishops and the Roman pontiff.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05409a.htm
Edward Stransham, Blessed
English priest and martyr, d. 1586. Biography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14313b.htm
St. Eugenius of Carthage
Unanimously elected bishop of that city, exiled for a time for speaking out against the Arians, d. 13 July, 505.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05602c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ernan
Some people count more than two dozen saints of this name. Article tries to distinguish four of them.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05523a.htm
Evangeliaria
Liturgical books containing those portions of the Gospels which are read during Mass or in the public offices of the Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05640b.htm
Europe
The conception of Europe as a distinct division of the earth, separate from Asia and Africa, had its origin in ancient times.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05607b.htm
Ernakulam, Vicariate Apostolic of
In May, 1887, the churches of Syrian Rite in Malabar were separated from those of the Latin Rite and formed into the Vicariates of Trichur and Kottayam under European prelates. In response, however, to the petitions of the Syrian Catholics desirous of obtaining bishops of their own race and rite, Leo XIII by his brief "Quae Rei Sacrae" (28 July, 1896) divided the territory anew into three vicariates: Trichur, Changanacherry, and Ernakulam.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16038a.htm
Egan, Michael
First bishop of Philadelphia, U.S.A., b. in Ireland, most probably in Galway, in 1761; d. at Philadelphia, 22 July, 1814.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05324c.htm
Eleutheropolis
A titular see in Palaestina Prima.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05380a.htm
Erdington Abbey
Situated in a suburb of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, belongs to the Benedictine congregation of St. Martin of Beuron, Germany, and is dedicated to St. Thomas of Canterbury.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05517c.htm
English Confessors and Martyrs (1534-1729)
Since this article was published, some of the causes for canonization have been successful, and others have progressed from "venerable" to "blessed."
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05474a.htm
Evodius
The first Bishop of Antioch after St. Peter.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05653a.htm
St. Eleutherius
First Bishop of Tournai, early sixth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05379a.htm
Examiners, Synodal
The chief purpose of synodal examiners is to conduct competitive examinations or concursus though they may be designated to hold of other examinations.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05676a.htm
Eutropius of Valencia
Spanish bishop; d. about 610.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05630c.htm
Evangelist
In the New Testament this word, in its substantive form, occurs only three times: Acts, xxi, 8; Eph., iv, 11; II Tim., iv, 5. It seems to indicate not so much an order in the early ecclesiastical hierarchy as a function.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05645a.htm
Echard, Jacques
Historian of the Dominicans, born at Rouen, France, 22 September, 1644; died at Paris, 15 March, 1724.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05270a.htm
Epact
The surplus days of the solar over the lunar year; hence, more freely, the number of days in the age of the moon on 1 January of any given year. The whole system of epacts is based on the Metonic Lunar Cycle, and serves to indicate the days of the year on which the new moons occur.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05480b.htm
Elevation, The
The Elevation of the Mass is a rite of comparatively recent introduction.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05380b.htm
Eusebius of Laodicea
An Alexandrian deacon who had some fame as a confessor and became bishop of Laodicea in Syria, date of birth uncertain: d. about 268.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05623a.htm
Extension
Philosophical term. From Lat. ex-tendere, to spread out.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05714a.htm
Epiphanius
A translator of various Greek works in the middle of the sixth century of the Christian Era.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05504a.htm
Echave, Baltasar de
Painter, born at Zumaya, Guipuzcoa, Spain, in the latter part of the sixteenth century; died in Mexico about the middle of the seventeenth.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05270b.htm
Eustathius of Sebaste
Born about 300; died about 377. He was one of the chief founders of monasticism in Asia Minor, and for a long time was an intimate friend of St. Basil.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05628b.htm
Eclecticism
A philosophical term meaning either a tendency of mind in a thinker to conciliate the different views or positions taken in regard to problems, or a system in philosophy which seeks the solution of its fundamental problems by selecting and uniting what it regards as true in the various philosophical schools.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05276a.htm
Evangelical Alliance, The
An association of Protestants belonging to various denominations founded in 1846.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05641a.htm
Engelbert of Cologne, Saint
Went from excommunicated worldly soldier to martyred archbishop. He was killed by his cousin in 1225.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05429c.htm
Eucharist, Introduction to the
The name given to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar its twofold aspect of sacrament and Sacrifice of Mass, and in which Jesus Christ is truly present under the bread and wine.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05572c.htm
Pope St. Eugene I
Made bishop of Rome after Pope St. Martin I had been in exile for 14 months. Eugene died in 657.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05598a.htm
Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrated on 18 December by nearly the entire Latin Church. Owing to the ancient law of the Church prohibiting the celebration of feasts during Lent (a law still in vigour at Milan), the Spanish Church transferred the feast of the Annunciation from 25 March to the season of Advent, the Tenth Council of Toledo (656) assigning it definitely to 18 December.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05712a.htm
Ebner
The name of two German mystics.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05244a.htm
Exegesis, Biblical
The branch of theology which investigates and expresses the true sense of Sacred Scripture.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05692b.htm
Elizabeth Associations
Charitable associations of women in Germany which aim for the love of Christ to minister to the bodily and spiritual sufferings of the sick poor and of neglected children.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05388b.htm
Eucharist, Early Symbols of the
The earliest and always the favourite symbol of the Eucharist in the monuments was that inspired by the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes; the banquet of the seven Disciples appears only in one (second-century) catacomb scene; the miracle of Cana in two, one of which is of the early third, the other of the fourth, century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05590a.htm
Easterwine
Abbot of Wearmouth, nephew of St. Benedict Biscop; born 650, died 7 March, 686.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05240a.htm
Error
Reduplicatively regarded, is in one way or another the product of ignorance. But besides the lack of information which it implies, it adds the positive element of a mental judgment, by which something false is held to be true, or something true avouched to be false.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05525a.htm
Evagrius
Church historian. (536-594)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05639b.htm
Ensingen, Ulrich
Belonged to a family of architects who came from Einsingen near Ulm, Wurtemberg, and who shared as master-builders in the construction of the most important Gothic buildings of the fifteenth century in Southern Germany.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05479a.htm
Eugene II, Pope
Elected 6 June, 824; died 27 Aug., 827.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05598b.htm
Elzéar of Sabran, Saint
Married, Third Order Franciscan, d. 1323.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05397a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Chronicle of Eusebius
Introductory article.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05616a.htm
St. Egwin
Third bishop of Worcester, founded the Benedictine monastery of Evesham, d. 717 or 720.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05329a.htm
Epistle (in Scripture)
The Old Testament exhibits two periods in its idea of an epistle: first, it presents the epistle under the general concept of a book or a writing; secondly, it regards the epistle as a distinct literary form. The New Testament presents a very highly developed form of an epistle.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05509a.htm
Pope St. Evaristus
Sometimes called Aristus. Martyr, died about 107.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05646a.htm
Eschatology
A survey of the subject in various pre-Christian religions and cultures, an examination of the development of eschatology in the Old Testament, brief overview of Christian teaching.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05528b.htm
Espen, Zeger Bernhard van
Belgian canonist, born at Louvain, 9 July, 1646; died at Amersfoort, Netherlands, 2 Oct., 1728.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05541b.htm
Eycken, Jean Baptiste van
Painter, born at Brussels, Belgium, 16 September, 1809; died at Schaerbeek, 19 December, 1853.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05735a.htm
Eichendorff, Josef Karl Benedikt
Poet. (1788-1857)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05363b.htm
St. Eucherius
Bishop of Lyons, theologian, d. about 449.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05595a.htm
Engelbert
Abbot of the Benedictine monastery of Admont in Styria, b. of noble parents at Volkersdorf in Styria, c. 1250; d. 12 May, 1331.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05430a.htm
Eugenics, The Church and
Eugenics literally means "good breeding". It is defined as the study of agencies under social control that may improve or impair the racial qualities of future generations either physically or mentally.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16038b.htm
Eunomianism
A phase of extreme Arianism prevalent amongst a section of Eastern churchmen from about 350 until 381; as a sect it is not heard of after the middle of the fifth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05605a.htm
Echter von Mespelbrunn, Julius
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, b. 18 March, 1545, in the Castle of Mespelbrunn, Spessart (Bavaria); d. 13 Sept., 1617, at Würzburg.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05271a.htm
Examiners, Apostolic
So called because appointed by the Apostolic See for service in Rome. In 1570 Pius V instituted the Apostolic examiners to conduct examinations of candidates for orders and of confessors.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05675b.htm
Edward Ambrose Barlow, Saint
Short biography of the Benedictine priest, martyred at Lancaster in 1641.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02298b.htm
Edmund Ignatius Rice, Blessed
Biographical article on the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (better known as the Irish Christian Brothers).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13040b.htm
Edward Jones, Blessed
Welsh convert to Catholicism. Became a priest. He was martyred in 1590. Article also has some information on his fellow martyr Anthony Middleton.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08500a.htm
Ecuador
An independent state of South America, bounded on the north by Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the south by Peru, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05278a.htm
Easter
Includes information on the feast and customs.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05224d.htm
Escobar y Mendoza, Antonio
Preacher and writer, born at Valladolid in 1589; died there, 4 July, 1669.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05534b.htm
Engelbrechtsen, Cornelis
Dutch painter, b. at Leyden, 1468; d. there 1533; is believed to have been identical with a certain Cornelis de Hollandere who was a member of the Guild of St. Luke at Antwerp in 1492.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05431a.htm
Eyck, Hubert and Jan van
Brothers, Flemish illuminators and painters, founders of the school of Bruges and consequently of all the schools of painting in the North of Europe.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05732a.htm
Exeter, Ancient Diocese of
English see, chosen by Leofric, Bishop of Crediton, as his cathedral city in 1050.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05708a.htm
Einsiedeln, Abbey of
A Benedictine monastery in the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05367a.htm
Edmund Campion, Saint
English Jesuit, martyr, d. 1581. Biographical article.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05293c.htm
Esnambuc, Pierre Belain, Sieur d'
Captain in the French marine, b. 1565, at Allouville, near Yvetot (Seine-Inferieure); d. at St. Christopher in Dec., 1636.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05540a.htm
Executor, Apostolic
A cleric who puts into execution a papal rescript, completing what is necessary in order that it be effective.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05691a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Also called St. Elizabeth of Thuringia. Biographical article on the princess, widow, Third Order Franciscan, who died in 1231.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05389a.htm
Eckhel, Joseph Hilarius
German numismatist. (1737-1798)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05274b.htm
Elias of Jerusalem
Died 518; one of the two Catholic bishops (with Flavian of Antioch) who resisted the attempt of the Emperor Anastasius I (491-518) to abolish the Council of Chalcedon (451).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05385a.htm
Exemption
The whole or partial release of an ecclesiastical person, corporation, or institution from the authority of the ecclesiastical superior next higher in rank, and the placing of the person or body thus released under the control of the authority next above the former superior, or under a still higher one, or under the highest authority of all, the pope.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05706a.htm
St. Euphrosyne
According to the Vitae Patrum, passed as a man and lived in a men's monastery for 38 years. She died in about 470.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05606c.htm
Edda
A title applied to two different collections of old Norse literature, the poetical or "Elder Edda" and the prose or "Younger Edda".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05280a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Desiderius Erasmus
Article by Joseph Sauer from this 1912 reference work. An extensive overview of the life, works and impact of this scholar.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05510b.htm
Egmont, Lamoral, Count of
Born at the Château de La Hamaide, in Hainault, 18 Nov., 1522; beheaded at Brussels, 5 June, 1568.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05327c.htm
St. Ephraem
Long article on the life and works of the hermit, deacon, poet.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05498a.htm
Endowment
A property, fund, or revenue permanently appropriated for the support of any person, institution, or object, as a student, professorship, school, hospital.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05421b.htm
Esau
The eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca, the twin-brother of Jacob.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05527c.htm
Elhuyar y de Suvisa, Fausto de
Mineralogist and chemist. (1755-1833)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05381a.htm
Erythrae
A titular see in Asia Minor. According to legend the city was founded by colonists from Crete.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05527a.htm
Evora
Located in Portugal, raised to archiepiscopal rank in 1544, at which time it was given as suffragans Leiria and Portalegre; in 1570 and later were added Sylves, Ceuta, Congo, Santo Thomé, Funchal, Cabo Verde, and Angra.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05670a.htm
St. Emerentiana
Virgin and martyr, d. in Rome in the third century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05401b.htm
Engel, Ludwig
Canonist, b. at Castle Wagrein, Austria; d. at Grillenberg, 22 April 1694.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05429a.htm
Evil
In a large sense, described as the sum of the opposition, which experience shows to exist in the universe, to the desires and needs of individuals; whence arises, among humans beings at least, the sufferings in which life abounds.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05649a.htm
Eutychianism
Eutychianism and Monophysitism are usually identified as a single heresy. But as some Monophysites condemned Eutyches, the name Eutychians is given by some writers only to those in Armenia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05633a.htm
Elizabeth of Reute, Blessed
Even in her childhood was called "the good Betha." Third Order Franciscan, d. 1420.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05391b.htm
Epiphania
A titular see in Cilicia Secunda, in Asia Minor, suffragan of Anazarbus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05503a.htm
Erwin of Steinbach
One of the architects of the Strasburg cathedral, date of birth unknown; d. at Strasburg, 17 January, 1318.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05526b.htm
St. Eithene
Sixth-century Irish woman, visionary. Her feast day is 20 March.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05369a.htm
Eusebius Bruno
Bishop of Angers, b. in the early part of the eleventh century; d. at Angers, 29 August, 1081.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05616b.htm
Edward Waterson, Blessed
English priest, missionary, and martyr. Executed in 1594 (1593 old style). Biographical entry.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15566a.htm
Emancipation, Ecclesiastical
In ancient Rome emancipation was a process of law by which a slave released from the control of his master, or a son liberated from the authority of his father (patria potestas), was declared legally independent. The earliest ecclesiastical employment of this process was in the freeing of slaves.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05399a.htm
Ernst of Hesse-Rheinfels
The sixth son of Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse-Cassel, after whose resignation of the government in 1627 to his son Wilhelm V, Ernst and his brother Hermann respectively founded the collateral lines of Hesse-Rheinfels and Hesse-Rotenburg.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05524a.htm
Edgeworth, Henry Essex
Confessor of Louis XVI, and vicar-general of the Diocese of Paris at the height of the French Revolution. (1745-1807)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05283a.htm
Englefield, Sir Henry Charles, Bart.
Antiquary and scientist, b. 1752; d. 21 March, 1822.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05472a.htm
St. Eustochium Julia
Daughter of St. Paula. Monastic, spoke Latin and Greek, read Hebrew, the recipient of a famous letter from St. Jerome. She died in 419 or 420.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05629a.htm
Eve
First woman; wife of Adam.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05646b.htm
Elvira, Council of
Held early in the fourth century at Elliberis, or Illiberis, in Spain, a city now in ruins not far from Granada.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05395b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Eusebius of Caesarea
Biographical article.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05617b.htm
Ezechias
King of Juda, son and successor of Achaz.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05737a.htm
Edmund, Congregation of Saint
Founded in 1843, by Jean-Baptiste Muard, at Pontigny, France, for the work of popular missions.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05293a.htm
Engelberg, Abbey of
A Benedictine monastery in Switzerland, formerly in the Diocese of Constance.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05429b.htm
Erastus and Erastianism
The name "Erastianism" is often used in a somewhat loose sense as denoting an undue subservience of the Church to the State.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05514a.htm
Encratites
Literally, "abstainers" or "persons who practised continency", because they refrained from the use of wine, animal food, and marriage.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05412c.htm
Education of the Blind
Includes statistics and history.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05306a.htm
Emanationism
The doctrine that emanation (Lat. emanare, "to flow from") is the mode by which all things are derived from the First Reality, or Principle.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05397b.htm
Edesius and Frumentius
Tyrian Greeks of the fourth century, probably brothers, who introduced Christianity into Abyssinia; the latter a saint and first Bishop of Axum, styled the Apostle of Abyssinia, d. about 383.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05281b.htm
Epicureanism
In its popular sense, the word stands for a refined and calculating selfishness, seeking not power or fame, but the pleasures of sense, particularly of the palate, and those in company rather than solitude.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05500b.htm
Elaea
A titular see of Asia Minor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05371b.htm
Esglis, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'
Eighth Bishop of Quebec, Canada; born Quebec, 24 April, 1710; died 7 June, 1788.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05538a.htm
St. Erconwald
Monk, Bishop of London, founded two monasteries, d. about 690. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05517a.htm
Elizabeth, Sisters of Saint
From an association established by Dorothea Klara Wolff, in connection with the sisters, Mathilde and Maria Merkert, and Franziska Werner, 1842, in Nelsse (Prussia), to tend in their own homes, without compensation, helpless sick persons who could not or would not be received into the hospitals.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05388a.htm
St. Ethelbert
Biography of the King of the East Angles, who was murdered in 794. In the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05553a.htm
Edward Bamber, Blessed
Lancashire priest martyred in 1646.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02242b.htm
Eumenia
A titular see of Phrygia Pacatiana in Asia Minor, and suffragan to Hierapolis.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05604b.htm
Eutyches
An heresiarch of the fifth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05631a.htm
Evolution, History and Scientific Foundation of
History, definition, and various arguments.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05655a.htm
Espinel, Vincent
Poet and novelist; born at Ronda (Malaga), Spain, 1544; died at Madrid, 1634.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05542b.htm
Empiricism
Primarily, and in its psychological application, the term signifies the theory that the phenomena of consciousness are simply the product of sensuous experience, i.e. of sensations variously associated and arranged.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05407a.htm
Emery, Jacques-André
Superior of the Society of St-Sulpice during the French Revolution, b. 26 Aug., 1732, at Gex; d. at Paris, 28 April, 1811.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05401c.htm
Eutychius
Melchite Patriarch of Alexandria, author of a history of the world, b. 876, at Fustat (Cairo); d. 11 May, 940.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05639a.htm
St. Elined
British princess, virgin, and martyr, fl. c. 490. Venerated especially in Wales. Also called Luned, Lynette, or Enid.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05386b.htm
Eccleston, Thomas of
Thirteenth-century Friar Minor and chronicler.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05269b.htm
Expectative
An expectative, or an expectative grace, is the anticipatory grant of an ecclesiastical benefice, not vacant at the moment but which will become so, regularly, on the death of its present incumbent.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05712b.htm
Eustace, Maurice
His own father had him arrested for secretly taking Holy Orders, and Maurice's brother accused him of treason. Martyred at Dublin in 1581.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05626c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia
Detailed biographical article about Edward III first published in 1910.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05321a.htm
Exultet
The hymn in praise of the paschal candle sung by the deacon, in the liturgy of Holy Saturday.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05730b.htm
Ecclesiastical Art
Article explores the origin, history, and types.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05248a.htm
Egbert, Archbishop of Trier
Belonged to the family of the Counts of Holland. Died 8 or 9 December, 993.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05325c.htm
Essenes
One of three leading Jewish sects mentioned by Josephus as flourishing in the second century B.C., the others being the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05546a.htm
Eustachius, Bartolomeo
A distinguished anatomist of the Renaissance period.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05626d.htm
Eastern Churches
Eastern Churches depended originally on the Eastern Empire at Constantinople.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05230a.htm
Ebermann, Veit
Theologian and controversialist, born 25 May, 1597, at Rendweisdorff, in Bavaria; died 8 April, 1675.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05516a.htm
Elcesaites
A sect of Gnostic Ebionites.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05372a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Egbert
A Northumbrian by birth, became a monk in Ireland, died in 729 at the age of 90.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05325a.htm
Energy, The Law of Conservation of
Includes the history and philosophy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05422a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Ewald
Both saints named Ewald (or Hewald)--Ewald the Black and Ewald the Fair--were Northumbrian priests, martyred in Old Saxony about 695.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05672a.htm
Euthalius
A deacon of Alexandria and later Bishop of Sulca.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05629b.htm
Espinosa, Alonso De
Spanish priest and historian of the sixteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05542c.htm
St. Euphrasia (Eupraxia)
A desert mother, d. after 410.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05606b.htm
Elizabeth of Schönau, Saint
Benedictine visionary, friend of Hildegarde of Bingen. Elizabeth died in 1165.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05392a.htm
Eanbald II
Date of birth unknown; died 810 or 812.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05224c.htm
Excommunication
Exclusion from the communion, the principal and severest censure, is a medicinal, spiritual penalty that deprives the guilty Christian of all participation in the common blessings of ecclesiastical society.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05678a.htm
Eyb, Albrecht von
One of the earliest German humanists, born in 1420 near Anabach in Franconia; died in 1475.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05731b.htm
Emmeram, Saint, Abbey of
A Benedictine monastery at Ratisbon (Regensburg), named after its traditional founder, the patron saint of the city.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05406a.htm
Ember Days
The days at the beginning of the seasons ordered by the Church as days of fast and abstinence.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05399b.htm
Egyptian Church Ordinance
An early Christian collection of thirty-one canons regulating ordinations, the liturgy, and other main features of church life.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05363a.htm
Exedra
A semicircular stone or marble seat; a rectangular or semicircular recess; the portico of the Grecian palæstra, or gymnasium, in which disputations of the learned were held among the ancients; also, in private houses, the parastas, or vestibule, used for conversation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05692a.htm
Encyclopedia
An abridgment of human knowledge in general or a considerable department thereof, treated from a uniform point of view or in a systematized summary.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05414a.htm
Exarch
A title used in various senses both civilly and ecclesiastically.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05676b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Edward the Martyr
St. Edward the Martyr, King of England, assassinated at the age of 16 or 17 at the behest of his stepmother. St. Edward was murdered in 979.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05323a.htm
Evreux
Diocese in the Department of Eure, France; suffragan of the Archbishopric of Rouen.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05671a.htm
Eusebius of Dorylæum
Bishop of Dorylæum in Asia Minor, was the prime mover on behalf of Catholic orthodoxy against the heresies of Nestorius and Eutyches.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05622a.htm
Elusa
A titular see of Palaestina Tertia, suffragan of Petra.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05395a.htm
Ermland
A district of East Prussia and an exempt bishopric. St. Adalbert of Prague (d. 997) and St. Bruno of Querfurt (d. 1009) converted the early inhabitants of this region, the heathen Prussians, to Christianity and two centuries later Teutonic Knights and members of the Cistercian Order introduced civilization also into the land.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05522a.htm
Exul Hibernicus
The name given to an Irish stranger on the Continent of Europe in the time of Charles the Great, who wrote poems in Latin, several of which are addressed to the emperor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05730a.htm
Ekkehard
Name of five monks of the (Swiss) Abbey of St. Gall from the tenth to the thirteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05370a.htm
St. Edmund the Martyr
Short biography of the King of East Anglia, who died in 870.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05295a.htm
Elias of Cortona
Minister General of the Friars Minor, b., it is said, at Bevilia near Assisi, c. 1180; d. at Cortona, 22 April, 1253.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05382a.htm
St. Eustathius
Anti-Arian bishop of Antioch, d. in exile, probably in 360.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05627b.htm
Egbert, Archbishop of York
Son of Eata, brother of the Northumbrian King Eadbert and cousin of King Ceolwulf, to whom the Venerable Bede dedicated his history; date of birth unknown; d. 19 November, 766.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05326a.htm
Essence and Existence
Essence, described as that whereby a thing is what it is. Existence is that whereby the essence is an actuality in the line of being.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05543b.htm
Emmaus
A titular see in Pa1æstina Prima, suffragan of Cæsarea.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05405a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Saints Eoghan
Some details on five Irish saints of this name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05480a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: Egoism
Synopsis and short refutation.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05328a.htm
Eugenius II (the Younger)
Archbishop of Toledo from 647 to 13 Nov., 657, the date of his death.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05602b.htm
Ephesus, Seven Sleepers of
One of the many examples of the legend about a man who falls asleep and years after wakes up to find the world changed.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05496a.htm
Johann Eck
Detailed profile by J.P. Kirsch, from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05271b.htm
Ellis, Philip Michael
First Vicar Apostolic of the Western District, England, subsequently Bishop of Segni, Italy, b. in 1652; d. 16 Nov., 1726.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05392b.htm
Elie de Beaumont, Jean-Baptiste-Armand-Louis-Léonce
Geologist, b. at Canon (Dép. Calvados), near Caen, France, 25 Sept., 1798; d. at Canon, 21 Sept., 1874.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05385b.htm
Exorcism
Exorcism is (1) the act of driving out, or warding off, demons, or evil spirits, from persons, places, or things, which are believed to be possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice; (2) the means employed for this purpose, especially the solemn and authoritative adjuration of the demon, in the name of God, or any of the higher power in which he is subject.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05709a.htm
Pope St. Eutychianus
The successor of Pope Felix I. Eutychianus died in 283. His feast day is December 8.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05638a.htm
Ezekiel
Son of Buzi, and was one of the priests who, in the year 598 B.C., had been deported together with Joachim as prisoners from Jerusalem (IV Kings, xxiv, 12-16; cf. Ezek. xxxiii, 21, xl, 1).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05737b.htm
Eulogia
The term has been applied in ecclesiastical usage to the object blessed. It was occasionally used in early times to signify the Holy Eucharist, and in this sense is especially frequent in the writings of St. Cyril of Alexandria.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05603b.htm
Erskine, Charles
Cardinal, b. at Rome, 13 Feb., 1739; d. at Paris, 20 March, 1811.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05525b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Eligius
Or Eloi. Bishop of Noyon-Tournai, founded several monasteries, d. 660.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05386a.htm
Ebendorfer, Thomas
German chronicler, professor, and statesman, b. 12 August, 1385, at Haselbach, in Upper Austria; d. at Vienna, 8 Jan., 1464.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05241b.htm
Epée, Charles-Michel de l'
A philanthropic priest and inventor of the sign alphabet for the instruction of the deaf and dumb; was b. at Versailles, 25 November, 1712; d. at Paris, 23 December, 1789.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05484b.htm
Eichstätt
Diocese in Bavaria, north of the Danube, and suffragan to Bamberg.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05364a.htm
Exequatur
A faculty which civil rulers impart to a Bull, papal Brief, or other ecclesiastical enactment in order to give it binding force in their respective territories.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05707a.htm
Eisengrein, Martin
Catholic theologian and polemical writer, born of Protestant parents at Stuttgart, 28 December, 1535; died at Ingolstadt, 4 May, 1578.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05368a.htm
Examination
A process prescribed or assigned for testing qualification; an investigation, inquiry.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05673a.htm
Evangelical Church
Almost from the beginning the new Evangelical Church was split, first into two communions, the Lutheran and the Reformed, then into a multitude of sects.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05642a.htm
Engaddi
The name of a warm spring near the center of the west shore of the Dead Sea, and also of a town situated in the same place.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05428a.htm
Elbel, Benjamin
Bavarian moral theologian. (1690-1756)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16037c.htm
Eucarpia
A titular see of Phrygia Salutaris in Asia Minor.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05572b.htm
Eberhard of Ratisbon
A German chronicler about the beginning of the fourteenth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05242b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Edwin
Biography of the first Christian King of Northumbria, who died in 633. Also known, in Latinized form, as Aeduini.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05323b.htm
Egypt
Provides information on history, religion, and literature.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05329b.htm
Edinburgh
Derives its name from the time (about A.D. 620) when the fortress of Edwin's burgh was raised on a lofty spur of the Pentland Hills, overlooking the Firth of Forth, and established the Anglian dominion in the northern part of the Northumbrian Kingdom.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05284a.htm
Eugene III, Pope Blessed
Cistercian monk and abbot chosen by unanimous vote of the College of Cardinals to succeed Lucius II. Blessed Eugene died in 1151.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05599a.htm
Eanbald I
The first Archbishop of York by that name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05224b.htm
Eginhard
Historian, born c. 770 in the district watered by the River Main in the eastern part of the Frankish Empire; d. 14 March, 840, at Seligenstadt.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05366b.htm
St. Eusebius
Anti-Arian bishop of Samosata, martyr, d. 379 or 380.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05614c.htm
Elder, William Henry
Third Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.A., and second Archbishop of Cincinnati, b. in Baltimore, Maryland, 22 March, 1819; d. in Cincinnati, 31 Oct., 1904.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05373a.htm
Etherianus, Hugh and Leo
Brothers, Tuscans by birth, employed at the court of Constantinople under the Emperor Manuel I (Comnenus, 1143-1180).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05555c.htm
Epiklesis
The name of a prayer that occurs in all Eastern liturgies (and originally in Western liturgies also) after the words of Institution, in which the celebrant prays that God may send down His Holy Spirit to change this bread and wine into the Body and Blood of His Son.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05502a.htm
St. Eithne
Eithne of the golden hair, Irish princess, converted to Christianity by St. Patrick, died immediately after receiving her First Communion (433). Feast day: 11 January.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05369b.htm
Eskil
Archbishop of Lund, Skåne, Sweden; b. about 1100; d. at Clairvaux, 6 (7?) Sept., 1181.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05538b.htm
Elias
Old Testament prophet.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05381b.htm
Eperies
Diocese of the Greek Ruthenian Rite, suffragan to Gran.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05484c.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Elizabeth of Portugal
The Peacemaker. Queen, also known as St. Isabel, d. 1336.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05391a.htm
Eternity
Eternity is defined by Boetius (De Consol. Phil., V, vi) as "possession, without succession and perfect, of interminable life".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05551b.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Edward the Confessor
Short biography of the King of England, who died in 1066.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05322a.htm
Eudoxias
A titular see of Galatia Secunda in Asia Minor, suffragan of Pessinus.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05597b.htm
St. Elphege
Also called Alphege or Godwine. Hermit, abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred in 1012. Biographical entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05394a.htm
Edward Oldcorne, Blessed
Englishman, Jesuit priest, martyred in 1606. Biography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11237a.htm
Etschmiadzin
An Armenian monastery, since 1441 the ecclesiastical capital of the schismatic Armenians, and seat of their patriarch or catholicos, whom the greater part of the Non-Uniat Armenian Church acknowledge as their head.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05571a.htm
Endlicher, Stephan Ladislaus
Austrian botanist, linguist, and historian, b. at Pressburg, Hungary, 24 June, 1804; d. at Vienna, 28 March, 1849.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05421a.htm
Evagrius Ponticus
Short article on this important fourth-century author of ascetical writings.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05640a.htm
Embroidery
In Christian worship embroidery was used from early times to ornament vestments.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05400a.htm
Ezzo
A priest of Bamberg in the eleventh century, author of a famous poem known as the "Song of the Miracles of Christ".
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05739b.htm
Ephesus, Council of
The third ecumenical council, held in 431.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05491a.htm
Euthanasia
From Greek eu, well, and thanatos, death, easy, painless death.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05630a.htm
Egloffstein, Frederick W. von
Born at Aldorf, near Nuremberg, Bavaria, 18 May, 1824; died in New York, 1885.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05327b.htm
Ethelbert
Archbishop of York.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05554a.htm
Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint
Biography of the founder of the Sisters of Charity in the United States.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13739a.htm
Euaria
A titular see of Phoenicia Secunda or Libanensis, in Palestine.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05572a.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Euthymius
Called "the Great," abbot in Palestine, d. 473.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05630b.htm
Eyston, Charles
Antiquary, born 1667; died 5 November, 1721; he was a member of the ancient family of Eyston.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05736b.htm
Esdras
Or Ezra. Article on the man and the books which bear his name.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05535a.htm
Reorganization of the English Hierarchy
The restoration of the English hierarchy in 1850 was a milestone for English Catholics after the Penal Times. Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/16037d.htm
Ewing, Thomas
Jurist and statesman, b. in West Liberty, Virginia (now West Virginia), U.S.A., 28 December, 1789; d. at Lancaster, Ohio, 26 October, 1871.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05672b.htm
Eberhard, Matthias
Bishop of Trier, b. 15 Nov., 1815, at Trier (Germany), d. there 30 May, 1876.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05242a.htm
Elizabeth
The wife of Zachary, mother of St. John the Baptist, and relative of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some believe that it was Elizabeth who proclaimed the Magnificat.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05387b.htm
Eustace White, Saint
English convert to Catholicism, priest, missionary to his native land, martyred in 1591. Short biography.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15611b.htm
Embolism
An insertion, addition, interpretation. The word has two specific uses in the language of the Church; in the prayer and in the calendar.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05399c.htm
Encyclopedists
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia by C.A. Dubray. Discusses the group of philosophers who contributed to the Encyclopédie.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05418a.htm
Escobar, Marina de
Mystic and foundress of a modified branch of the Brigittine Order b. at Valladolid, Spain, 8 Feb., 1554; d. there 9 June, 1633.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05534a.htm
Exorcist
(1) In general, any one who exorcises or professes to exorcise demons (cf. Acts 19:13); (2) in particular, one ordained by a bishop for this office, ordination to which is the second of the four minor orders of the Western Church.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05711a.htm
Eskimo
A littoral race occupying the entire Arctic coast and outlying islands of America from below Cook Inlet in Alaska to the mouth of the St. Lawrence.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05539a.htm
Eccleston, Samuel
Fifth Archbishop of Baltimore, U.S.A. (1801-1851)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05269a.htm
Education of the Deaf
History, aids, and alphabets are discussed.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05315a.htm
St. Eugendus
Fourth abbot of Condat, d. 510. Also called St. Augendus, Oyand, or Oyan.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05597c.htm
St. Eusebius
A Roman presbyter, confessor, d. possibly in 357. Feast day: 14 August.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05615a.htm
England, John
First Bishop of Charleston, S.C. (1786-1842)
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05470a.htm
Encina, Juan de la
Biographical article commenting on his musical and writing abilities and his priestly positions.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05411a.htm
St. Eata
Second bishop of Hexham, d. 686. Biographical entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05240c.htm
Ebionites [Catholic Encyclopedia]
Two varieties: the earlier group called Ebionites denied the divinity of Christ; the later Ebionites were a Gnostic sect who believed that matter was eternal and was God's body.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05242c.htm
Erthal, Friedrich Karl Joseph, Freiherr von
Last Elector and Archbishop of Mainz, b. 3 Jan., 1719, at Mainz; d. 25 July, 1802, at Aschaffenburg.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05526a.htm
English College, The, in Rome
Information on its foundation, scholastic status, and students.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05472b.htm
John Scotus Eriugena
Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia by William Turner. Recounts this scholar's life and influence, and evaluates his teachings and length.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05519a.htm
Egfrid
King of Northumbria, b. 650; d. 685.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05327a.htm
Ecstasy
Offers details of false views.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05277a.htm
Ennodius, Magnus Felix
Rhetorician and bishop, b. probably at Arles, in Southern Gaul, in 474; d. at Pavia, Italy, 17 July, 521.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05478a.htm
Elohim
The common name for God.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05393a.htm
St. Eimhin
Abbot and Bishop of Ros-mic-Truin, d. first half of the sixth century. Some believe that St. Eimhin is the author of the Tripartite Life of St. Patrick. Eimhin's feast day is 22 December.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05366a.htm
Esch, Nicolaus van
A famous mystical theologian, b. in Oisterwijk near Hertogenbosch (Boisle-Duc), Holland, in 1507; d. 19 July, 1578.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05528a.htm
St. Etheldreda
Queen of Northumbria, twice married for reasons of state, d. 679. Biography in the Catholic Encyclopedia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05554b.htm
Eckebert
Abbot of Schönau, born in the early part of the twelfth century.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05273b.htm
Ethethard
The fourteenth Archbishop of Canterbury, England, date of birth unknown; died 12 May, 805.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05555a.htm
Edward Osbaldeston, Blessed
Profile of the English priest and martyr, who was executed at York in 1594.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11335a.htm
Easter Controversy
The dispute regarding the proper time of observing Easter.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05228a.htm
Eugene IV, Pope
Gabriello Condulmaro, or Condulmerio, b. at Venice, 1388; elected 4 March, 1431; d. at Rome, 23 Feb., 1447.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05601a.htm
Eulogius of Cordova, Saint
Writer, martyr, elected Archbishop of Toledo shortly before he was beheaded (11 March, 859).
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05604a.htm
St. Eustace
Companion of St. Columbanus and second abbot of Luxeuil, d. 625.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05626a.htm
Examination of Conscience
By this term is understood a review of one's past thoughts, words and actions for the purpose of ascertaining their conformity with, or difformity from, the moral law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05675a.htm
Edward Powell, Blessed
Biography of the Welsh priest, Bl. Thomas Abel's companion in martyrdom, d. 1506.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14659c.htm
Espousals
A contract of future marriage between a man and a woman, who are thereby affianced.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05542d.htm
Exclusion, Right of
The alleged competence of the more important Catholic countries, Austria, France, and Spain, to indicate to their respective cardinal protector, or cardinal procurator, those members of the Sacred College who were personæ minus gratæ, so that, if there was a possibility of one of these becoming pope, the authorized cardinal might, before the decisive ballot, give his veto, in the name of his government, against such election.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05677b.htm
Ernulf
Architect, b. at Beauvais, France, in 1040; d. 1124.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05524b.htm
Eznik
A writer of the fifth century, born at Golp, in the province of Taikh, a tributary valley of the Chorokh, in Northern Armenia.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05739a.htm
Evesham Abbey
Founded by St. Egwin, third Bishop of Worcester, about 701, in Worcestershire, England, and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05648a.htm
Eckhart, Johann Georg von
German historian, b. at Duingen in the principality of Kalenberg, 7 Sept., 1664; d. at Würzburg, 9 Feb., 1730.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05273c.htm
Extreme Unction
"A sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ to give spiritual aid and comfort and perfect spiritual health, including, if need be, the remission of sins, and also, conditionally, to restore bodily health, to Christians who are seriously ill."
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05716a.htm
Eymeric, Nicolas
Theologian and inquisitor, born at Gerona, in Catalonia, Spain, c. 1320; died there 4 January, 1399.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05735c.htm
Elba
The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05371c.htm
Entablature
A superstructure which lies horizontally upon the columns in classic architecture.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05479b.htm
England (After 1558)
An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia on the relation of the post Reformation Catholic church to the English state.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05445a.htm
Ecclesiastical Architecture
All ecclesiastical architecture may be said to have been evolved from two distinct germ-cells, the oblong and the circular chamber.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05257a.htm
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