Encyclopedia - Patron Saint: Encyclopedia - Patron Saint
In several forms of Christianity, but especially in Roman Catholicism, a patron saint has special affinity for a trade or group. St. Flor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Mungo: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Mungo - Patron Saint
Mungo's four religious miracles in Glasgow, which are represented in the city's coat of arms. Glasgow's current motto Let Glasgow flouris...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patron Saint: Encyclopedia Ii - Patron Saint - Saints Associated With Protection From Ailments Or Illness
Patron saint - Other protective help. Wulfram of Sens is called upon for protection against the dangers of the sea. ... See also:P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patron Saint: Encyclopedia Ii - Patron Saint - Countries And Places Under Mary's Patronage
A large number of countries, places and groups claim the Blessed Virgin Mary as a patron, though usually under a specific title or appari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint: Encyclopedia - Saint
In general, the term Saint refers to someone who is exceptionally virtuous and holy. It can be applied to both the living and the dead an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Saints: Encyclopedia - List Of Saints
A small selection of Christian saints are listed below in alphabetical order by Christian name, but if necessary by surname, the place or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Viterbo: Encyclopedia - Viterbo
Viterbo is an ancient town and comune in the Lazio region of central Italy, the capital of Viterbo province. It is approximately 100 kilo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arezzo: Encyclopedia - Arezzo
Arezzo (Roman Arretium) is an old city in central Italy, capital of the province of the same name, located in Tuscany. Arezzo is about 80...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wolbodo: Encyclopedia - Wolbodo
Saint Wolbodo (c. 950–1021) was the bishop of Liège from 1018 to 1021. In 1012 he became head teacher of the Domschool in Utrecht, Net...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint David: Encyclopedia - Saint David
Saint David (c. 512–587) (known in Welsh as Dewi Sant) was a church official, later regarded as a saint and as the patron saint of Wale...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Commemoration: Encyclopedia - Commemoration
Commemorations are days on the varying liturgical calendars of Christian Churches that are optional celebrations of saints. Some commemor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Denis Basilica: Encyclopedia - Saint Denis Basilica
The Basilica of Saint Denis (French: Basilique de Saint-Denis, or simply Basilique Saint-Denis) is the famous burial site of the French m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uppsala Cathedral: Encyclopedia - Uppsala Cathedral
The Cathedral of Uppsala is the largest church building in Scandinavia, being 118.7 m high. The construction of the cathedral began in 12...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 387: Encyclopedia - 387
387 - Events. The widowed Roman Emperor Theodosius I marries Galla, sister of his colleague Valentinian II 387 - Births. Saint Pat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Walstan: Encyclopedia - Walstan
Saint Walstan or Walston (d. 1016), of British birth, is the patron saint of farms, farmers, farmhands, ranches and husbandry. He gave up...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 373: Encyclopedia - 373
Events The Battle of the Tanais River near the Don where the Huns defeat the Alans. Quintus Aurelius Symmachus becomes proconsul of Afri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agatha: Encyclopedia - Agatha
Saint Agatha (died 251) is a Christian saint. Her memorial day is February 5th. Agatha was born in 250 january 3rd at either Catania or P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 257: Encyclopedia - 257
257 - Events. Pope Sixtus II succeeds Pope Stephen I Franks breach the Roman Rhine border en masse. 257 - Births. Saint Gregory th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tydfil: Encyclopedia - Tydfil
Tydfil (Tudful), was a Welsh woman Saint, patron of Merthyr Tydfil (Mid Glamorgan), where she was buried. Legend has it that she was one ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 720: Encyclopedia - 720
720 - Events. Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz succeeded by Yazid II ibn Abd al-Malik The Nihonshoki (日本書紀), one of the old...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crown Of Saint Wenceslas: Encyclopedia - Crown Of Saint Wenceslas
Crown of Saint Wenceslas is the part of Czech crown jewels (also called Czech treasure) made in 1347. Charles IV had it made for his coro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer: Encyclopedia - Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer
The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris – C.Ss.R or CSSR) is a Roman Catholic order foun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vincent Of Saragossa: Encyclopedia - Vincent Of Saragossa
Saint Vincent of Saragossa, (feast day: January 22) was born at Huesca and martyred under Diocletian, in 304, is the patron saint of Lisb...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Werburgh: Encyclopedia - Werburgh
Werburgh (also known as Werburga) (d. February 3, 699) is an English saint. She was born in Staffordshire and was the daughter of King Wu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clerics Of Saint Viator: Encyclopedia - Clerics Of Saint Viator
The Viatorians, or Clerics of Saint Viator (abbreviated "C.S.V."), are a Roman Catholic religious order founded in Lyons, France in 1831 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Denis: Encyclopedia - Denis
Saint Denis, also known as Denise, Dionysius, or Dennis is a Christian saint, bishop of Paris, martyr, and a patron saint of France. He ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Botolph: Encyclopedia - Saint Botolph
Botolph, Botulph or Botulf (born 610, died circa 680) was an English abbot and saint. He is the patron saint of the various aspects of fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crispin: Encyclopedia - Crispin
Crispin is the Catholic patron saint of cobblers, tanners, and leather workers. Born to a noble Roman family in the 3rd Century AD, Crisp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Congregation Of St. Basil: Encyclopedia - Congregation Of St. Basil
The Basilian Fathers, also known as The Congregation of Saint Basil, is an international order of Roman Catholic priests and students stu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lucy: Encyclopedia - Lucy
Lucy is a female given name, popular in Britain. Lucy means light, from Latin lux. Lucy is the name of: Saint Lucy (or 'Saint Lucia') of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adalbert Of Prague: Encyclopedia - Adalbert Of Prague
Adalbert (Czech: Vojtěch ▶ (help·info), Polish: Wojciech, Germanic: Adalbert) (c. 956 - April 23, 997) was a bishop of Prague who was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Croagh Patrick: Encyclopedia - Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick (Cruach Phádraig in Irish), known locally as the Reek, is a mountain in the west of Ireland in County Mayo. Croagh Patric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zita: Encyclopedia - Zita
Saint Zita (c. 1215 - 27 April 1272) is the patron saint of all maids and domestics. She may also be appealed to in order to help find lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alexander Nevsky Monastery: Encyclopedia - Alexander Nevsky Monastery
Alexander Nevsky Monastery was founded by Peter the Great in 1710 at the southern end of the Nevsky Prospect in St Petersburg to house th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Secular Saint: Encyclopedia Ii - Secular Saint - Created Patron Saints In The Arts
Leonard Cohen advertises himself as being the "patron saint of envy" in the song Field Commander Cohen St. Corleone, the Sicilian 'Godfat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Patron Saints
The patron saint of Palermo is Santa Rosalia, who is still widely venerated. On the 14th of July, people in Palermo celebrate the "Festin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Patron Saints
The patron saint of Palermo is Santa Rosalia, who is still widely venerated. On the 14th of July, people in Palermo celebrate the "Festin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gissi: Encyclopedia Ii - Gissi - S. Berardino From Siena Patron Saint Of Gissi
A very old oral tradition states that S. Berardino came to preach in Gissi in the year 1434. However, he was not welcomed. However as tim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santo Niño: Encyclopedia Ii - Santo Niño - Patron Saint
The Santo Niño was long considered to be the patron "saint" of Cebu. However, the Santo Niño is a representation of Jesus Christ as a c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint - Definition Specific To Religion
Saint - Christianity. In the Roman Catholic church, the title of Saint - with a capital 'S' - refers to a person who has been formally...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gaudentius Of Ossero: Encyclopedia Ii - Gaudentius Of Ossero - The Legend
There is an alleged history of St. Gaudentius. It is believed that his reforms did not comply with the wishes of some noble men from Osor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intercession Of Saints: Encyclopedia Ii - Intercession Of Saints - Muslim Views
Muslims approach the subject of intercession with extreme caution. Intercession of saints - Ayats restricting intercession. The Throne ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Symbology: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Symbology - The List
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Top of page — See also — External links Saint symbology - A. Saint symbology -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Saints: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Saints - The List
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Top of page — See also — External links List of saints - A. List of saints - B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Mungo: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Mungo - Life And Works
According to the stories about Kentigern, his pregnant mother was abandoned by her family before his birth. Mungo's legend indicates that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Mungo: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Mungo - Miracles
In the legend of Saint Mungo, he performed four religious miracles in Glasgow. The following verse is used to remember Mungo's four mirac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St. Julian's: Encyclopedia Ii - St. Julian's - Village History
Before 1800 there was practically nothing standing in the area today called St Julians, except for Spinola Palace, the old church and a f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Secular Saint: Encyclopedia Ii - Secular Saint - Others Acclaimed As Saints
Herbert "Betinho" de Souza - loved and admired for confronted economic injustice and government corruption in Brazil. Christopher Manion ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lady Godiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Lady Godiva - Popular Culture
Godiva was immortalized anew in the poem Godiva by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Lady Godiva - Patron Saint of engineers. In many university e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Itri: Encyclopedia Ii - Itri - History
First historical record of Itri appeared in 914. Its name was derived from the Latin word iter, meaning "trip", as the city lies on the o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Louis Ix Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Louis Ix Of France - Patron Of Arts And Arbiter Of Europe
Louis' patronage of the arts drove much innovation in Gothic art and architecture, and the style of his court radiated throughout Europe ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arezzo: Encyclopedia Ii - Arezzo - Monuments And Places Of Interest
Arezzo - Festivals. Arezzo is home to an annual medieval festival called the Joust of the Saracens (Giostra del Saracino). In this, "k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arezzo: Encyclopedia Ii - Arezzo - History
Arezzo may have been one of the twelve most important Etruscan cities, the so-called Dodecapolis; the famous Chimera of Arezzo, now in Fl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lady Godiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Lady Godiva - Historical Corroboration
Nevertheless, that a lady of this name existed in the early part of the 11th century is certain, as evidenced by several ancient document...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lady Godiva: Encyclopedia Ii - Lady Godiva - Legend
According to the story, Godiva was the beautiful wife of Leofric III (968 – 1057), Earl of Mercia and lord of Coventry. The people of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Viterbo: Encyclopedia Ii - Viterbo - History
Although Viterbo is very ancient, its precise origins are unknown. According to the notorious forger, Annio of Viterbo, it originated as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gissi: Encyclopedia Ii - Gissi - Religious Feasts And Festivals
Gissi is home to a variety of feasts and festivals, many of which are religious feasts in celebration of saints. Notable feasts include t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gissi: Encyclopedia Ii - Gissi - Notable Buildings And Churches
The Palazzo Carunchio and Castle ruins are exemplary of the town's buildings, balconies, and alleys. Built in the 19th century, the Palaz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gissi: Encyclopedia Ii - Gissi - Notable Gissani
Gissi's most famous citizen is the Hon. Remo Gaspari. His career spans the history of post-World War II Italy. As a Christian Democrat, h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Louis Ix Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Louis Ix Of France - Places Named After Saint Louis
The cities of Saint Louis, Missouri, Saint-Louis du Sénégal in Senegal, Saint-Louis in Alsace, as well as Lac Saint-Louis in Quebec, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Demographics
Because Sicily is not as prosperous as the mainland Italian regions, immigrants or guestworkers rarely make headway into Palermo, except ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Demographics
Because Sicily is not as prosperous as the mainland Italian regions, immigrants or guestworkers rarely make headway into Palermo, except ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Louis Ix Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Louis Ix Of France - Religious Zeal
This perception of Louis IX as the quintessential Christian prince was reinforced by his religious zeal. Saint Louis was a devout Christi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Main Monuments
Palermo is among the richest cities of monuments in Italy, and perhaps in the world. It is also the main centre of Norman architecture in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - History
Palermo was founded in the 8th century BC by Phoenician tradesmen around a natural harbour on the north-western coast of Sicily. The Phoe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santo Niño: Encyclopedia Ii - Santo Niño - Myths And Lore
When the Santo Niño was found by Legazpi and his men, the image was so burnt that it was hardly recognizable amongst the many collection...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - History
Palermo was founded in the 8th century BC by Phoenician tradesmen around a natural harbour on the north-western coast of Sicily. The Phoe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Palermo: Encyclopedia Ii - Palermo - Main Monuments
Palermo is among the richest cities of monuments in Italy, and perhaps in the world. It is also the main centre of Norman architecture in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Louis Ix Of France: Encyclopedia Ii - Louis Ix Of France - Life
Much of what we know of Louis' life comes from Jean de Joinville's famous biography of Louis, Life of Saint Louis. Joinville was a close ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Joseph: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Joseph - Sainthood
Within the Roman Catholic tradition, Joseph is the patron saint of various things and places. Pope Pius IX proclaimed him the patron of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Jude: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Jude - Saint Juda In Armenia
Though Saint Gregory the Illuminator is credited as the "Apostle to the Armenians", when he baptised King Tiridates III in 301, convertin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Nicholas: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Nicholas - Formal Veneration Of The Saint
Among the Greeks and Italians he is a favourite of sailors, fishermen, ships and sailing. As such he has become over time the patron sain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Nicholas: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Nicholas - The Face Of The Historical Saint
Whereas the importance of relics and the business associated with pilgrims and patron saints caused the remains of most saints to be spre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Nicholas: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Nicholas - The Face Of The Historical Saint
Whereas the importance of relics and the business associated with pilgrims and patron saints caused the remains of most saints to be spre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Nicholas: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Nicholas - Deeds And Miracles Attributed To Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors and is often called upon by sailors who are in danger of drowning or being shipwrecked. Acc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Petersburg: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Petersburg - History
Tsar Peter the Great founded the city on May 27 (May 16, Old Style), 1703 after reconquering the Ingrian land from Sweden. He named it af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint George: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint George - Colours
The "Colours of Saint George" (more commonly called St George's Cross) is a white flag with a red cross, frequently borne by entities ov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Lawrence: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Lawrence - Veneration
Lawrence is one of the most widely venerated saints of the Roman Catholic Church. Devotion to him was widespread by the 4th century. As h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Petersburg: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Petersburg - History
Tsar Peter the Great founded the city on May 27 (May 16, Old Style), 1703 after reconquering the Ingrian land from Sweden. He named it af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Petersburg: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Petersburg - History
Tsar Peter the Great founded the city on May 27 (May 16, Old Style), 1703 after reconquering the Ingrian land from Sweden. He named it af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint-denis Seine-saint-denis: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint-denis Seine-saint-denis - History
During its history, Saint-Denis has been closely associated with the French royal house; starting from Dagobert I, almost all French king...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Matsyendranatha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Matsyendranatha
Matsyendranatha: (Sanskrit) A patron saint of Nepal, guru of Gorakshanatha and a mystic in the Natha tradition (ca 900). Some consider...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Llandeilo: Encyclopedia Ii - Llandeilo - History
Llandeilo is named after one of the better known Celtic Saints of the sixth century, Saint Teilo. The Welsh word "Llan" means a religious...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Honduras: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Honduras - Religion
Most Hondurans are Catholic, though there are increasing encroachments from Evangelism. There are Jewish, Rastafarian and Muslim minoriti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Helier: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Helier - History
It is thought that the site of St. Helier was settled at the time of the Roman control of Gaul. The medieval hagiographies of Helier, the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francis: Encyclopedia Ii - Francis - People Named Francis
Francis - Francis as a given name. Francis, Duke of Guise, French soldier and politician. Saint Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of Writ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ricadi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ricadi - Culture
Ricadi - Events. Literary prize dedicated to Giuseppe Berto, a Venetian writer moved to Ricadi: every years in June. Cape Vatican spor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Patrick: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Patrick - Mission
His first converted patron was Saint Dichu, who made a gift of a large sabhall (barn) for a church sanctuary. This first sanctuary dedica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Minorca: Encyclopedia Ii - Minorca - Food And Drink
Lingering British influence is seen in the Minorcans' taste for gin, which during the local fiestas (holidays dedicated to a town's patro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lindisfarne: Encyclopedia Ii - Lindisfarne - History
The monastery of Lindisfarne was founded by Saint Aidan, who had been sent from Iona off the west coast of Scotland to Northumbria at the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Bridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles Bridge - Statues On The Bridge
The alley of 30 mostly baroque statues and statuaries situated on the balustrade forms a unique connection of artistic styles with the un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - San Benito County California: Encyclopedia Ii - San Benito County California - History
San Benito County was formed from parts of Monterey County in 1874. The county is named after the San Benito Valley. Father Juan Crespi, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Basilica Of The Sacré Cœur: Encyclopedia Ii - Basilica Of The Sacré Cœur - History
The site is traditionally associated with the beheading of the city's patron, Saint Denis, in the 3rd century. Legend says that upon bein...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Svaneti: Encyclopedia Ii - Svaneti - Population
The Svans, indigenous population of the area, are ethnographic group of the Georgian people. Until the 1930s Mingrelians and Svans had th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Juliana Of Nicomedia: Encyclopedia Ii - Juliana Of Nicomedia - Later History
The veneration of Saint Juliana of Nicomedia became very widespread, especially in the Netherlands. She became known as the patron saint ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Montmartre: Encyclopedia Ii - Montmartre - Early History
The name Montmartre comes from Mont des Martyrs, so named because the bishop Saint Denis (patron saint of France), the priest Rustique, a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fair: Encyclopedia Ii - Fair - History
In Roman times, fairs were holidays on which there was an intermission of labour and pleadings. In later centuries, on any special Christ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Odense: Encyclopedia Ii - Odense - Tourist Attractions
Saint Knud's Cathedral, also known as Saint Canute's Cathedral, was formerly connected with the great Benedictine monastery of the same n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lindisfarne: Encyclopedia Ii - Lindisfarne - History
The monastery of Lindisfarne was founded by Saint Aidan, who had been sent from Iona off the west coast of Scotland to Northumbria at the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bernardino Of Siena: Encyclopedia Ii - Bernardino Of Siena - Legacy
He is the patron saint of advertising, communications, compulsive gambling, respiratory problems, Italy, and the diocese of San Bernardin...   » Read the article