Religion and Spirituality

Stained Glass Stained Glass- The popular name for the glass used in the making of coloured windows. Scutari, Archdiocese of Scutari, Archdiocese of- The Archdiocese of Scutari comprises 29 parishes. 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 to… Seduction Seduction- The inducing of a previously virtuous woman to engage in unlawful sexual intercourse. 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 t… Sedia Gestatoria Sedia Gestatoria- The Italian name of the portable papal throne used on certain solemn occasions in the pontifical ceremonies. Sedulius Scotus Sedulius Scotus- An Irish teacher, grammarian and Scriptural commentator, who lived in the ninth century. Sedulius Sedulius- Christian poet of the fifth century. Sehna, Diocese of Sehna, Diocese of- A Chaldean see, erected in 1853, its subjects being partly in Persia and partly in Turkey at Suleimanieh. 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, t… 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. 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… 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. Science and the Church Science and the Church- Dicsusses the relationship between the two subjects. 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 prof… Sappa Sappa- Diocese in Albania, established in 1062. Secular Clergy Secular Clergy- The secular cleric makes no profession and follows no religious rule. 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. 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… Secret Secret- The prayer said in a low voice by the celebrant at the end of the Offeratory in the Roman Liturgy. Stevin, Simon Stevin, Simon- Born at Bruges in 1548; died at Leyden in 1620. 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 … Sedilia Sedilia- The name given to seats on the south side of the sanctuary, used by the officiating clergy during the liturgy. 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 … Sebenico Sebenico- Suffragan of Zara. Sebenico was the seat of a bishop before the establishment of a see. 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. Sebaste Sebaste- A titular see in Phrygia Pacatiana, suffragan of Laodicea. 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. 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). 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". Sect and Sects Sect and Sects- Etymology and meaning of the word "sect" . Scepticism Scepticism- Etymology of the word based on a Greek term meaning "speculation, doubt". Schott, Gaspar Schott, Gaspar- German physicist, b. 5 Feb., 1608, at Königshofen; d. 12 or 22 May, 1666, at Augsburg. 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. Scopia Scopia- Archdiocese, ancient residence of the early Servian rulers is the modern Uscub. 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. Schwane, Joseph Schwane, Joseph- A theological writer, b. at Dorsten in Westphalia, 2 Aril, 1824; d. at Münster, 6 June, 1892. 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 Pr… 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. Secchi, Angelo Secchi, Angelo- Astronomer, b. at Reggio in Emilia, Italy, 18 June, 1818; d. 26 Feb., 1878. 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. Scrutiny Scrutiny- Definitions for the term as variously employed in canon law. Scruple Scruple- An unfounded apprehension and consequently unwarranted fear that something is a sin which, as a matter of fact, is not. 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. Scalimoli Scalimoli- Theologian, better known by his religious name, Anrea di Castellana. Scranton Scranton- Diocese in Pennsylvania Scribes Scribes- In the New-Testament period the scribes were the professional interpreters of the Law in the Jewish synagogues. 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. Santa Marta Santa Marta- Diocese in Colombia, erected in 1535, its first bishop being Alfonso do Tobes. Scandal Scandal- A word or action evil in itself, which occasions another's spiritual ruin.