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Rosicrucians Rosicrucians- The original appelation of the alleged members of the occult-cabalistic-theosophic "Rosicrucian Brotherhood", described in the pamphlet "Fama Fraternitatis R.C." Rosary, Feast of the Holy Rosary, Feast of the Holy- At the request of the Dominican Order Gregory XIII in 1573 allowed this feast to be kept in all churches which possessed an altar dedicated to the Holy … Rolduc Rolduc- Located in S. E. Limburg, Netherlands. Rings Rings- Article discussing religious uses and values concerning the wearing of rings. Richard Richard- A Friar minor and preacher, appearing in history between 1428 and 1431, whose origin and nationality are unknown. Rouen, Synods of Rouen, Synods of- The first synod is generally believed to have been held by Archbishop Saint-Ouen about 650. Raimondi, Marcantonio Raimondi, Marcantonio- Fifteenth-and-sixteenth century Italian engraver. Rio Negro Rio Negro- Prefecture Apostolic in Brazil. Roermond Roermond- Diocese in Holland; suffragan of Utrecht. Roman Congregations Roman Congregations- The most important of certain departments organized by the Holy See at various times to assist it in the transaction of those affairs which canonical discipli… Ragueneau, Paul Ragueneau, Paul- Jesuit missionary. (1608-1680) Rinuccini, Giovanni Battista Rinuccini, Giovanni Battista- Papal nuncio to Ireland during the uprising of 1645-49. (1592-1653) Rodrigues Ferreira, Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira, Alexandre- Brazilian scientist and explorer. (1756-1815) Roman Rite, The Roman Rite, The- The manner of celebrating the Holy Sacrifice, administering Sacraments, reciting the Divine Office, and performing other ecclesiastical functions as used in the c… Romero, Juan Romero, Juan- Missionary and Indian linguist. (1559-1630) Roman Colleges Roman Colleges- This article treats of the various colleges in Rome which have been founded under ecclesiastical auspices and are under ecclesiastical direction, with the exceptio… Reputation (as Property) Reputation (as Property)- The outcome of a person's meritorious activity. Rolls Series Rolls Series- A collection of historical materials of which the general scope is indicated by its official title, "The Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland during… Ruffini, Paolo Ruffini, Paolo- Physician and mathematician. (1765-1822) Radulph of Rivo Radulph of Rivo- Historian and liturgist. (d. 1403) Rome Rome- The significance of Rome lies primarily in the fact that it is the city of the pope. Romanus, Pope Romanus, Pope- Ninth-century Pope who reigned for four months in 897. Redemption in the Old Testament Redemption in the Old Testament- Strictly deliverance by payment of a price or ransom, or simply deliverance by power, as from oppression, violence, or captivity. Romans, Epistle to the Romans, Epistle to the- The subject is treated under the following heads: I. The Roman Church and St. Paul; II. Character, Contents, and Arrangement of the Epistle; III. Authentic… Roman Catechism Roman Catechism- This catechism differs from other summaries of Christian doctrine for the instruction of the people in two points: it is primarily intended for priests having car… Robert of Jumièges Robert of Jumièges- Eleventh-century Archbishop of Canterbury. Rokewode, John Gage Rokewode, John Gage- Director of the Society of Antiquaries. (1786-1842) Roman Catholic Roman Catholic- A qualification of the name Catholic commonly used in English-speaking countries by those unwilling to recognize the claim of being the One True Church. Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland) Ribe, Ancient See of, in Denmark (Jutland)- Diocese that once consisted of the modern Danish Provinces of Ribe, Vejle, and Ringkjöbing, and of part of North Schleswig. Roger, Bishop of Worcester Roger, Bishop of Worcester- Bishop of Worcester. (d. 1179)