(Encyclopedia) Ignatius of Loyola, SaintIgnatius of Loyola, Saintĭgnāˈshəs, [key]Ignatius of Loyola, Saintloiyōˈlə [key], 1491–1556, Spanish churchman, founder of the Jesuits (see Jesus, Society of…
(Encyclopedia) Hilary of Arles, SaintHilary of Arles, Sainthĭlˈərē, ärl [key], d. 449, Gallo-Roman churchman. Forsaking riches, he entered the monastery at Lérins. He was made archbishop of Arles (c.…
(Encyclopedia) Hilary of Poitiers, SaintHilary of Poitiers, Sainthĭlˈərē, [key]Hilary of Poitiers, Saintpoitērzˈ, poiˈtyā [key], c.315–367?, bishop of Poitiers from c.350, Doctor of the Church. A…
(Encyclopedia) Hildegard of Bingen, SaintHildegard of Bingen, Sainthĭlˈdəgärthˌ, bĭngˈən [key], 1098–1179, German nun, mystic, composer, writer, and cultural figure, Doctor of the Church, known as…
(Encyclopedia) Anthony of Padua, Saint, 1195–1231, Portuguese Franciscan, Doctor of the Church, b. Lisbon. He was renowned for his eloquence. According to tradition, in a vision he received the child…
(Encyclopedia) Gregory of Narek, Saint, c.950–1003, Armenian monk, mystic poet, and theologian, Doctor of the Church. He entered monastic life at an early age, becoming a priest at age 25. Gregory…
(Encyclopedia) Gregory of Nyssa, SaintGregory of Nyssa, Saintnĭsˈə [key], d. 394?, Cappadocian theologian; brother of St. Basil the Great and his successor as champion of orthodoxy. He became bishop…
(Encyclopedia) Gregory of Tours, Saint, 538–94, French historian, bishop of Tours (from 573), b. Clermont-Ferrand, of a prominent family. He had a distinguished and successful career as bishop.…
