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Animals in the Bible Animals in the Bible- The sacred books were composed by and for a people almost exclusively given to husbandry and pastoral life, hence in constant communication with nature. Animals in Christian Art Animals in Christian Art- Animal forms have always occupied a place of far greater importance than was ever accorded to them in the art of the pagan world. Anima Christi Anima Christi- Well known prayer dating from the first half of the fourteenth century and enriched with indulgences by Pope John XXII in the year 1330. Anhalt Anhalt- Vicariate Apostolic comprising the territory of the German Duchy of Anhalt. Angulo, Pedro Angulo, Pedro- Native of Burgos in Spain, came to America in 1524 as a soldier, but joined the Dominican order in 1529. Angelo Clareno da Cingoli Angelo Clareno da Cingoli- One of the leaders of the Spiritual Franciscans. Angra Angra- The episcopal see of the Azores, suffragan of Lisbon. Angoulême Angoulême- Diocese; comprises the Department of the Charente in France, and has always been suffragan to the Archbishopric of Bordeaux, under the old régime as well as under the C… Angora Angora- Armenian rite diocese in Asia Minor. Angola and Congo Angola and Congo- Diocese of Portuguese West Africa, suffragan of Lisbon. Anglona-Tursi Anglona-Tursi- An Italian diocese comprising twenty-seven towns and three villages in the province of Potenza and nine towns and one village in the province of Cosenza, Archdioces… Anglin, Timothy Warren Anglin, Timothy Warren- Canadian journalist and member of Parliament, born in the town of Cloankilty, County Cork, Ireland, 1822; died 3 May, 1896, in Canada. Anglicanism Anglicanism- A term used to denote the religious belief and position of members of the established Church of England. Anglican Orders Anglican Orders- In the creed of the Catholic Church, Holy Order is one of the Seven Sacraments instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ. Anglesea, The Priory of Anglesea, The Priory of- Founded in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Nicholas for a community of Austin Canons, by Henry I. Dugdale. Angiolini, Francesco Angiolini, Francesco- A noted scholar, b. at Piscenza, Italy, 1750; d. at Polotsk, 21 February, 1788. Anges, Notre Dame de Anges, Notre Dame de- A miraculous shrine near Lur, France, containing a crypt (Sainte Chapelle) which tradition dates back to an early period. Angers, University of Angers, University of- Early in the eleventh century this school became famous under the direction of Marbodus. Angers Angers- Comprises the territory embraced in the department of Maine and Loire. Anger Anger- The desire of vengeance. Andrés, Juan Andrés, Juan- Littérateur and historian. (1740-1817) Angelus, Silesius Angelus, Silesius- Convert, poet, controversialist, the son of a Lutheran Polish Nobleman. (1624-1677) Angelus Bell Angelus Bell- The triple Hail Mary recited in the evening, which is the origin of our modern Angelus, was closely associated with the ringing of a bell. Angelus Angelus- A short practice of devotion in honour of the Incarnation repeated three times each day, morning, noon, and evening, at the sound of the bell. Angels of the Churches Angels of the Churches- St. John in the Apocalypse is shown seven candlesticks and in their midst, the Son of Man holding seven stars. The candlesticks represent the seven Churche… Angels, Early Christian Representations of Angels, Early Christian Representations of- The oldest fresco in which an angel appears is the Annunciation scene (second century) of the cemetery of St. Priscilla. Angelicals, The Angelicals, The- A congregation of women founded at Milan about 1530 by Countess Luigia Torelli of Guastalla for the protection and reclamation of girls. Angeli, Girolamo degli Angeli, Girolamo degli- Missionary to Japan. (1567-1623) Angeli, Francesco degli Angeli, Francesco degli- Missionary to Ethiopia. (1567-1628) Angel Angel- The word is used in Hebrew to denote indifferently either a divine or human messenger.