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Jesuits — The Society of Jesus † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Society of Jesus (Company of Jesus, Jesuits) See also DISTINGUISHED JESUITS … Catholic encyclopedia
JESUITS — (or Society of Jesus), Roman Catholic religious order established in 1534. Its founder, the Spaniard Ignatius of Loyola, in his youth had been on pilgrimage to Jerusalem and was mainly responsible for the establishment of the house of catechumens … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Jesuits — (Society of Jesus) The order was founded in 1534 by a Spanish soldier turned cleric, Ignatius Loyola (1491–1556), who vowed to devote his life to bringing those won over to the Protestant Reformation back into the Catholic fold. Accepted as an … Historical dictionary of Austria
JESUITS — the name given in 1540 to the SOCIETY OF JESUS a brotherhood founded six years earlier by Ignatius LOYOLA. During the period 1540 1555 it grew rapidly, acquiring an autocratic structure provided by Loyola s military training and discipline… … Concise dictionary of Religion
Jesuits — Jes·u·it || dÊ’ezjʊɪt n. member of a Roman Catholic religious order called the Society of Jesus that was founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534; cunning person, deceptive person adj. of or pertaining to the Jesuits (Roman Catholic… … English contemporary dictionary
Jesuits — The first missionaries of the order, Lalemant, Masse, and Brébeuf, arrived in Canada in 1625. Work among the Algonquians began that year; and among the Hurons in 1626. The mission to the Iroquois dates from 1642. With the Iroquois mission are… … The makers of Canada
Jesuits, Distinguished — • A list without details of the Jesuits. Does include links to articles when there is one about the person Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Jesuits, History of the \(1773-1814\) — • The execution of the Brief of Suppression having been largely left to local bishops, there was room for a good deal of variety in the treatment the Jesuits might receive in different places Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Jesuits, The — • Comprehensive information about the past of the Jesuit order Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Jesuits, History of the \(pre-1750\) — • Includes details of activities in various countries Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
