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Schongauer, Martin Schongauer, Martin
Schongauer, Martin- German painter and engraver, b. at Colmar between 1445 and 1450; d. probably in 1491, it is believed at Breisach. ...
Scillium Scillium
Scillium- A titular see in Africa Proconsularis, suffragan of Carthage. Perhaps the name should be written Scilium: the real name was possibly Scilli, or better, Scili. ...
Saxe, Jean de Saxe, Jean de
Saxe, Jean de- For a long time two astronomers of the Middle Ages were confounded under this name. (1) Joannes Danko (2) Jean de Counnout. ...
Scandal Scandal
Scandal- A word or action evil in itself, which occasions another's spiritual ruin. ...
Santa Marta Santa Marta
Santa Marta- Diocese in Colombia, erected in 1535, its first bishop being Alfonso do Tobes. ...
Scythopolis Scythopolis
Scythopolis- A titular metropolitan of Palaestina Secunda. It is the ancient Bethsan so often mentioned in the Bible, as proved by texts in the writings of Josephus. ...
Scribes Scribes
Scribes- In the New-Testament period the scribes were the professional interpreters of the Law in the Jewish synagogues. ...
Scranton Scranton
Scranton- Diocese in Pennsylvania ...
Scalimoli Scalimoli
Scalimoli- Theologian, better known by his religious name, Anrea di Castellana. ...
Schols, Charles Mathieu Schols, Charles Mathieu
Schols, Charles Mathieu- Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences. Born of Catholic parents at Maastriche, Holland, 28 March, 1849; died at Delft 17 March, 1897. ...
Scruple Scruple
Scruple- An unfounded apprehension and consequently unwarranted fear that something is a sin which, as a matter of fact, is not. ...
Scrutiny Scrutiny
Scrutiny- Definitions for the term as variously employed in canon law. ...
Subreption Subreption
Subreption- In canon law the concealment or suppression of statements or facts that according to law or usage should be expressed in an application or petition for a rescript. ...
Secchi, Angelo Secchi, Angelo
Secchi, Angelo- Astronomer, b. at Reggio in Emilia, Italy, 18 June, 1818; d. 26 Feb., 1878. ...
Sarpi, Paolo Sarpi, Paolo
Sarpi, Paolo- A Servite and anti-papal historian and statesman, b. at Venice, 14 August, 1552; d. there 14 or 15 January, 1623. ...
Sebastia Sebastia
Sebastia- The city, which existed perhaps under another name in pre-Roman times, was called Sebastia and enlarged by Augustus; under Diocletian it became the capital of Armenia Prima and after Justinian who rebuilt its w ...
Schwane, Joseph Schwane, Joseph
Schwane, Joseph- A theological writer, b. at Dorsten in Westphalia, 2 Aril, 1824; d. at Münster, 6 June, 1892. ...
Seckau Seckau
Seckau- Diocese in Styria, Austria, suffragan of Salzburg. The See of Seckau was founded by Archbishop Eberhard II of Salzburg, with the permission of Honorius III, 22 June, 1218. ...
Scopia Scopia
Scopia- Archdiocese, ancient residence of the early Servian rulers is the modern Uscub. ...
Scheeben, Matthias Joseph Scheeben, Matthias Joseph
Scheeben, Matthias Joseph- Theological writer of acknowledged merit, born at Meckenheim near Bonn, 1 March, 1835; died at Cologne, 21 July, 1888. ...
Schott, Gaspar Schott, Gaspar
Schott, Gaspar- German physicist, b. 5 Feb., 1608, at Königshofen; d. 12 or 22 May, 1666, at Augsburg. ...
Scepticism Scepticism
Scepticism- Etymology of the word based on a Greek term meaning "speculation, doubt". ...
Sect and Sects Sect and Sects
Sect and Sects- Etymology and meaning of the word "sect" . ...
Secularization Secularization
Secularization- An authorization given to religious with solemn vows and by extension to those with simple vows to live for a time or permanently in the "world". ...
Schwenckfeldians Schwenckfeldians
Schwenckfeldians- The name of a Protestant sect founded by the nobleman Caspar von Schwenckfeld (b. at Ossig in Silesia in 1489 or 1490; d. at Ulm 10 December, 1561). ...
Sedgwick, Thomas Sedgwick, Thomas
Sedgwick, Thomas- Regius professor of divinity at Cambridge, 1557, rector of Stanhope, Durham, and vicar of Gainford, Durham, both in 1558; d. in a Yorkshire prison, 1573. ...
Sebaste Sebaste
Sebaste- A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea. ...
Sculpture Sculpture
Sculpture- In the widest sense of the term, sculpture is the art of representing in bodily form men, animals, and other objects in stone, bronze, ivory, clay and similar materials. ...
Sebenico Sebenico
Sebenico- Suffragan of Zara. Sebenico was the seat of a bishop before the establishment of a see. ...
Sechelt Indians Sechelt Indians
Sechelt Indians- A small tribe speaking a distinct language of Salishan linguistic stock, formerly occupying the territory about the entrance of Jervis and Sechelt inlets, Nelson Island, and south Texada Island. ...
Sedilia Sedilia
Sedilia- The name given to seats on the south side of the sanctuary, used by the officiating clergy during the liturgy. ...
Scots College, The Scots College, The
Scots College, The- Clement VIII gave Scotland its college at Rome. The Bull of foundation, dated 5 December, 1600, conferred on the college all the privileges already enjoyed by the Greek, German, and English colleges. ...
Stevin, Simon Stevin, Simon
Stevin, Simon- Born at Bruges in 1548; died at Leyden in 1620. ...
Secret Secret
Secret- The prayer said in a low voice by the celebrant at the end of the Offeratory in the Roman Liturgy. ...
Seal Seal
Seal- The use of a seal by men of wealth and position was common before the Christian era. It was natural then that high functionaries of the Church should adopt the habit as soon as they became socially and politically ...
Schmid, Christoph von Schmid, Christoph von
Schmid, Christoph von- Writer of children's stories and educator, b. at Dinkelsbuehl, in Bavaria, 15 Aug., 1768; d. at Augsburg in 1854. ...
Secular Clergy Secular Clergy
Secular Clergy- The secular cleric makes no profession and follows no religious rule. ...
Sappa Sappa
Sappa- Diocese in Albania, established in 1062. ...
Seekers Seekers
Seekers- An obscure Puritan sect which arose in England in the middles of the seventeenth century. They represented an Antinomian tendency among some of the Independents, and professed to be seeking for the true Church, ...
Science and the Church Science and the Church
Science and the Church- Dicsusses the relationship between the two subjects. ...
Schorlemer-Alst, Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst, Burghard Freiherr von
Schorlemer-Alst, Burghard Freiherr von- Social reformer, b. at Heringhausen, Westphalia, 21 Oct., 1825; d. at Alst, 17 March, 1895. ...
Schwarz, Berthold Schwarz, Berthold
Schwarz, Berthold- A German friar, reputed the inventor of gunpowder and firearms. There has been much difference of opinion regarding the bearer of this name and his share in the discovery attributed to him. ...
Seghers, Charles John Seghers, Charles John
Seghers, Charles John- Bishop of Vancouver Island (today Victoria), Apostle of Alaska. b. at Ghent, Belgium, 26 Dec., 1839; d. in Alaska, 28 Nov., 1886. ...
Scoto-Hibernian Monasteries Scoto-Hibernian Monasteries
Scoto-Hibernian Monasteries- A convenient term under which to include the monastic institutions which were founded during the sixth century in the country now known as Scotland, though that name was not used in its prese ...
Sehna, Diocese of Sehna, Diocese of
Sehna, Diocese of- A Chaldean see, erected in 1853, its subjects being partly in Persia and partly in Turkey at Suleimanieh. ...
Sedulius Sedulius
Sedulius- Christian poet of the fifth century. ...
Sedulius Scotus Sedulius Scotus
Sedulius Scotus- An Irish teacher, grammarian and Scriptural commentator, who lived in the ninth century. ...
Sedia Gestatoria Sedia Gestatoria
Sedia Gestatoria- The Italian name of the portable papal throne used on certain solemn occasions in the pontifical ceremonies. ...
Secularism Secularism
Secularism- A term used for the first time about 1846 by George Jacob Holyoake to denote "a form of opinion which concerns itself only with questions, the issues of which can be tested by the experience of this life". ...
Sebastopolis Sebastopolis
Sebastopolis- A titular see in Armenia Prima, suffragan of Sebastia. The primitive name of this city was Carana, dependent on Zela, which was included in the principality given toAteporix by Anthony of or Augustus. ...

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