Cuthbert Mayne, Saint
Englishman, Protestant minister, converted to Catholicism, died a martyr in 1577. Biographical article.
Cuyo, Virgin of
According to V. Gambon this statue is probably the one which, together with the church in which it stood, was given to the Franciscans when the Jesuits were expelled (1767) from th…
Cynic School of Philosophy
Founded at Athens about 400 B.C., continued in existence until about 200 B.C. It sprang from the ethical doctrine of Socrates regarding the necessity of moderation and self-denial.
Cyprian and Justina, Saints
Christians of Antioch martyred at Nicomedia, 26 September, 304. Already in the same century, quite a colorful legend arose about them.
Cyprian, Saint
Bishop of Toulon, student and biographer of St. Caesarius of Arles. Cyprian died in 546.
Cyrenaic School of Philosophy
Overview of this strain of classical thought, by William Turner.
Cyril and Methodius, Saints
Also called Constantine and Methodius. Biography of these ninth-century brothers, Apostles of the Slavs.
Cyril of Alexandria, Saint
Article on this Doctor of the Church, and anti-Nestorian theologian.
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