Athens, Modern Diocese of
The majority of Catholics who live within the Diocese of Athens are foreigners, or of foreign descent.
Athos, Mount
The mountain that the architect Dinocrates offered to turn into a statue of Alexander the Great with a city in one hand and in the other a perennially flowing spring.
Atienza, Juan de
Jointly with Father Jose de Acosta, directed the publication of catechisms and textbooks of Christian doctrine for the use of the Indians.
Atkinson, Paul, of St. Francis
One of the notable confessors of the English Church during the age which succeeded the persecution of blood.
Atonement, Day of
A most solemn fast, on which no food could be taken throughout the day, and servile works were forbidden.
Atonement, Doctrine of the
In Catholic theology, the Atonement is the Satisfaction of Christ, whereby God and the world are reconciled or made to be at one.
Attala, Saint
Burgundian monk, companion of St. Columban in exile, co-founder and abbot of Bobbio, d. 627.
Attaliates, Michael
Byzantine stateman and historian, probably a native of Attalia in Pamphylia.
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