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Abbey, Downside Somersetshire, England . Founded in 1605 at Douai , Flanders, by English Benedictines of the Spanish Congregation. In 1611 a monastery was erected by Philippe de Coverel, Abbot of Saint Vaast at Arras, who is hence regarded as the founder. During the French Revolution the monks were imprisoned until 1795 when they were … Continue reading “Abbey, Downside”

Abbey, David A. a Presbyterian minister, was born in Ulster County, N. Y., April 6, 1813. He was converted in 1830 and united with the Reformed (Dutch) Church. In 1838 he graduated at Yale College; in 1839 he entered the Theological Seminary at Auburn, N. Y., finished his course in 1841, and was licensed by … Continue reading “Abbey, David A.”

Abbey, Cerne A Benedictine monastery in Dorsetshire, England , founded in 987 by Aylmar, Duke of Cornwall. The famous “Book of Cerne” is a manuscript collectIon of medieval prayers for private use. It was once the property of the Abbey of Cerne, but is now in the University Library, Cambridge. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abbey, Buckfast Near Ashburton, England , founded probably about the middle of the 10th century ; incorporated into the Benedictine Congregation of Savigny (later part of the Cistercian Order ) in the 12th century ; and suppressed, 1538 . It was reclaimed by the Benedictines , and legally conveyed to them, 1882 . The community, … Continue reading “Abbey, Buckfast”

Abbey, Boyle Cistercian monastery near Elphin, Roscommon, Ireland , founded by Maurice O’Duffy, 1161 . The church was consecrated, 1218 . In 1235 the English forces under Fitzgerald and MacWilliam occupied the abbey and seized all its possessions, even stripping the monks of their habits. Under Elizabeth it was suppressed and its extensive lands confiscated, … Continue reading “Abbey, Boyle”

Abbey, Benedictbeurn In the Bavarian Alps about 30 miles south of Munich, founded by three brothers, Lanfrid, Wulfram, and Eliland, as a college of regular canons, 740 ; revived under the Benedictine Rule, 1031 . It became famous for scholarship and piety during the Middle Ages; was ravaged during the Thirty Years War; suppressed by … Continue reading “Abbey, Benedictbeurn”

Abbey, Belmont (Abbey of Saint Michael and All Angels) Hereford , England , founded, 1859 , by the Benedictines as a central novitiate and house of studies for the English Congregation; erected into an abbey , 1920 ; priests, 14. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Abbey, Bath Bath, England , founded, 676 , by King Osric for a community of nuns. It subsequently passed to the Benedictines , and was reformed by Saint Dunstan. King Edgar was crowned in the abbey -church, 973 . Saint Elphege was abbot for a time. In 1088 William Rufus granted the abbey and lands … Continue reading “Abbey, Bath”

ABBEY A monastery, governed by a superior under the title of Abbot or Abbess. Monasteries were at first nothing more than religious houses, whither persons retired from the bustle of the world to spend their time in solitude and devotion: but they soon degenerated from their original institution, and procured large privileges, exemptions, and riches. … Continue reading “Abbey”

ABBESS The superior of an abbey or convent of nuns. The abbess has the same rights and authority over her nuns that the abbots regular have over their monks. The sex, indeed, does not allow her to perform the spiritual functions annexed to the priesthood, wherewith the abbot is usually invested; but there are instances … Continue reading “Abbess”