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Fabiola; or, The Church of the catacombs

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Published 1856 Burns & Oates 11 views
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0341825735, 9780341825739
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Nicholas Patrick Wiseman

Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. It originally derived from a combination of two Greek words meaning 'victory' and 'people'. In turn, the name means "victory of the people." The name has been widely used in countries with significant Christian populations, owing in part to the veneration of Saint Nicholas, which became increasingly prominent in Western Europe from the 11th century. Revered as a saint in many Christian denominations, the Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Anglican Churches all celebrate Saint Nicholas Day on December 6. In maritime regions throughout Europe, the name and its derivatives have been especially popular, as St Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers.

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IT is on an afternoon in September of the year 302, that we invite our reader to accompany us through the streets of Rome...

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The challenging life of the current Catholic is not so very different from that of the early Christians-- persectution and opposition is just as imminent nowadays as it was two thousand years ago. Pious readers young and old are sure to find Cardinal Wiseman's famous novel an inspiration in facing the trials and hardships which confront those who hold true to Christ's Church. Well-beloved heroes such as Tarcisius, Pancratius, Anges, and Sebastian are brought to life in a remarkable and chamring manner. Christian doctrines are beautifully portrayed throughout the dialouge of the characters, and reader shall come to love the haughty pagan who finds the true Faith on accoutn of the prayers and sacrfices of her humble slave. The life of the early Christians is shown with remarkable detail, and the Catacombs are explored in depth. Truly this shall come one of the most treasured volumes in the possesion of its reader!

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