Arts, The Seven Liberal
Chiefly used during the Middle Ages. Doesn't mean arts as the word is understood today, but those branches of knowledge which were taught in the schools of that time.
Arundel, Thomas
Sixtieth Archbishop of Canterbury, second son of Robert, Earl of Arundel and Warren, b. 1353; d. 19 February, 1414.
Asaph, Saint
First bishop of the Welsh town named after him. Second half of sixth century.
Ascendente Domino
A Bull issued by Gregory XIII, 24 May, 1584, in favor of the Society of Jesus, to confirm the constitution of the Society, and the privileges already granted to it by Paul III, Jul…
Ascension, Feast of the
The fortieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2.
Asceticism
The word asceticism comes from the Greek askesis which means practice, bodily exercise, and more especially, atheletic training.
Ascoli-Piceno
Diocese comprising sixteen towns in the Province of Ascoli-Piceno, two in that of Aquila, and two in that of Teramo, Italy.
Ascoli, Satriano, and Cirignola
An Italian diocese, suffragan to the Archdiocese of Beneventum.
Ash Wednesday
The Wednesday after Quinquagesima Sunday, which is the first day of the Lenten fast.
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