Siletz Indians
The collective designation for the rapidly dwindling remnant of some thirty small tribes, representing five linguistic stocks - Salishan, Yakonan, Kusan, Takelman, and Athapascan.
Silveira, Ven. Goncalo da
Pioneer missionary of South Africa, b. 23 Feb, 1526, at Almeirim, about forty miles from Lisbon; martyred 6 March, 1561.
Silverius, Pope Saint
Son of Pope St. Hormisdas. Named pope while yet a subdeacon, to thwart the Monophysites. Exiled through a forgery of his political and religious enemies, died of starvation in pris…
Silvester, Francis
Theologian, b. at Ferrara about 1474; d. at Rennes, 19 Sept., 1526.
Simeon Stylites the Elder, Saint
First and most famous of the hermits whose asceticism involved living atop a pillar. Died in 459.
Simeon Stylites the Younger, Saint
From Antioch. 521-597, lived on a pillar for 68 years. Also a brief mention of St. Simeon Stylites III.
Simeon, Holy
The "just and devout" man of Jerusalem who according to the narrative of St. Luke, greeted the infant Saviour on the occasion of His presentation in the Temple.
Simon Magus
According to the testimony of St. Justin, Simon came from Gitta in the country of the Samaritans.
Simon of Tournai
Professor in the University of Paris at the beginning of the thirteenth century, dates of birth and death unknown.
Simon Stock, Saint
Biography of the English Carmelite, sixth general of the Order. Associated with the brown scapular. Died 1265.
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