A documentary catalogue, with historical notices, of all the dioceses and abbeys of France from the earliest times, also of their occupants. The work, published at intervals from 1621, comprises at present about 25 volumes.
A documentary catalogue, with historical notices, of all the dioceses and abbeys of France from the earliest times, also of their occupants. The work, published at intervals from 1621, comprises at present about 25 volumes.
This dictionary contains not only definitions and explanations of every subject in Religion, Scripture, tradition, doctrine, morals, sacraments, rites, customs, devotions and symbolism, but also accounts of the Church in every continent, country, diocese; missions, notable Catholic centers, cities, and places with religious names; religious orders, church societies, sects and false religions. It has brief articles also on historical events and personages, on the Old Testament and New, and on popes, prelates, priests, men and women of distinction, showing what the Church has done for civilization and correcting many errors which have hitherto passed for history.Wikipedia
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