|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries: |
Research categories | Follow us on Twitter |
Research categories
View all topics in the newsView all reference sources at Encyclopedia.com |
|||
Hugh, St
Hugh, St (1024–1109), Abbot of Cluny from 1049. Leo IX took Hugh into his confidence and as adviser to nine Popes he exercised a dominating influence on ecclesiastical and political affairs. He took part in securing the condemnation of Berengar of Tours (1050) and encouraged Gregory VII's efforts at reform. Under Hugh the monastery reached a position never surpassed; in 1095 Urban II in person consecrated the high altar of the new basilica at Cluny, then the largest church in Christendom. Feast day, 29 Apr.
|
|
|
Cite this article
E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HughSt.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HughSt.html |
|
Hugh, St
Hugh, St (c.1140–1200), Bp. of Lincoln from 1186. He became a Carthusian at the Grande Chartreuse when he was about 25; c.1180 King Henry II secured his services as prior of Witham, the first Carthusian house in England. As bishop he administered his diocese well and showed a courageous independence of the king. He was revered for his holiness and his tomb became a place of pilgrimage. Feast day, 17 Nov.
|
|
|
Cite this article
E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HughSt1.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-HughSt1.html |
|
Hugh, St
Hugh, St (c.1140–1200). Bishop of Lincoln. Henry II of England, impressed by his talents, persuaded him to become prior of the first English Carthusian house at Witham, Somerset, in 1175. In 1186, at the king's insistence, Hugh became bishop of Lincoln. As bishop he was very able and much loved. His shrine at Lincoln was among the most popular in medieval England.
|
|
|
Cite this article
JOHN BOWKER. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-HughSt.html JOHN BOWKER. "Hugh, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-HughSt.html |
|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries:
HighBeam™ Research, Inc. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
The Encyclopedia.com advertising network includes:
