Lindemann, Wilhelm
A Catholic historian of German literature, b. at Schonnebeck near Essen, 17 December, 1828; d. at Niederkruechten near Erkelenz (Rhine Province) 20 December, 1879.
Lindisfarne, Ancient Diocese and Monastery of
The island of Lindisfarne lies some two miles off the Northumberland coast, nine and one-half miles southeast of the border-town of Berwick.
Lindores, Benedictine Abbey of
On the River Tay, near Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, founded by David, Earl of Huntingdon, younger brother of King William the Lion, about 1191.
Linköping, Ancient See of
Located in Sweden; originally included Östergötland, the Islands of Gotland and Öland, and Smaaland.
Lippomano, Luigi
A cardinal, hagiographer, b. in 1500; d. 15 August, 1559. Of a noble Venetian family, he devoted himself from his youth to the study of the classical languages and later to the pur…
Lipsanotheca
A term sometimes used synonymously with reliquary, but signifying, more correctly, the little box containing the relics, which is placed inside the reliquary.
Liszt, Franz
Article follows the pianist and composer's life and career, showing how his religious expression waned during his middle years, then increased toward the end of his life.
Litany of Loreto
Long article examines the somewhat murky history of the Litany of Loreto. Also information on Marian litanies in general.
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