Biographical article on this 5th-century archbishop.

As an archdeacon, he had acted as one of Pope St. Leo the Great's legates at the "Robber Synod." Biographical article.

Moral theologian. (1839-1900)

Hermit, died in about 371.

The chief altar in a church, raised on an elevated plane in the sanctuary, where it may be seen simultaneously by all the faithful in the body of the church.

Benedictine chronicler. (d. 1364)

All attempts to establish as historical a personality corresponding to the Hierotheus who appears in the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius are rendered abortive by the fact, now definitely proven, that those writings, with intent to mislead, weave into their narrative various fictitious personalities of the Apostolic Era, such as Peter, James, John, Timothy, Carpus, and others.

In the fourth century, certain Roman ladies, following St. Paula, embraced the religious life in Bethlehem, putting themselves under the direction of St. Jerome, who had founded a monastery in that city.

A titular see of Lydia, suffragan of Sardis.

The word hierarchy is used here to denote the three grades of bishop, priest, and deacon (ministri).

This word has been used to denote the totality of ruling powers in the Church, ever since the time of the Pseudo-Dionysius Areopagita (sixth century), who consecrated the expression in his works, "The Celestial Hierarchy" and "The Ecclesiastical Hierarchy".

Titular see of Phrygia Salutaris.

Titular Archdiocese, metropolis of the Province of Euphrates, in the Patriarchate of Antioch.

Mexican patriot. (1753-1811)

A theologian, born in the Barony of Islands, Co. Clare, Ireland, in 1586; died in Rome, 26 June, 1641.

This organization grew up gradually among the Catholics of Ireland owing to the dreadful hardships and persecutions to which they were subjected.

Jasper Heywood, poet and translator; born 1535 in London; died 1598 at Naples. John Heywood, father of Jasper, dramatist and epigrammatist; born probably c. 1497; died about 1580.

A theologian, born about 1425; died at Basle, 12 March, 1496.

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (Hagulstadensis et Novocastrensis).

A name commonly used by the critics to designate the first six books of the Old Testament, i.e. the Pentateuch and Josue.

Article on Origen's compilation of six ancient versions of the Bible in parallel columns, his purpose and the principles that guided his work.

Signifies a term of six days, or, technically, the history of the six days' work of creation, as contained in the first chapter of Genesis.

Priest and second Superior General of the Institute of St. Paul the Apostle. (1820-1897)