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Nantigis, Bishop Of Urgell
Nantigís (fl. 900-914) was a 10th century bishop of Urgell. He was an active builder of church buildings including the church of Sant Salvador de Mata consecrated on December 13, 899, Santa Maria de la Quar and Sant Jaume de Frontanyà Sant Jaume de Frontanyà () is a Municipalities of Spain, municipality in the Comarques of Catalonia, ''comarca'' of the Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Pyrenees below the peak of Pedró de Tubau (1543 m). The village was ... both consecrated in 905, Sant Martí d'Avià in 907 and Santa Eugènia de Sallagosa in 913. Records of the time are scant and exact dates for his episcopate are hard to come together. catholicheirachy.org. References [Baidu] |
Bishop Of Urgell
The Diocese of Urgell (; ) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in Catalonia (Spain) and the Principality of Andorra in the historical County of Urgell,"Diocese of Urgell" '' Catholic-Hierarchy.org''. Retrieved 29 February 2016."Diocese of Urgell" GCatholic.org. Retrieved 29 February 2016. with origins in the fifth century AD or possibly earlier. It is based in the region of the historical Catalan County of Urgell, though it has different b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Building
A church, church building, church house, or chapel is a building used for Christian worship services and Christian activities. The earliest identified Christian church is a house church founded between 233 AD and 256 AD. ''Church'' is also used to describe a body or an assembly of Christian believers, while "the Church" may be used to refer to the worldwide Christian religious community as a whole. In traditional Christian architecture, the plan view of a church often forms a Christian cross with the centre aisle and seating representing the vertical beam and the bema and altar forming the horizontal. Towers or domes may inspire contemplation of the heavens. Modern churches have a variety of architectural styles and layouts. Some buildings designed for other purposes have been converted to churches, while many original church buildings have been put to other uses. From the 11th to the 14th century, there had been a wave of church construction in Western Europe. Many chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History
History is the systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the Human history, human past. As an academic discipline, it analyses and interprets evidence to construct narratives about what happened and explain why it happened. Some theorists categorize history as a social science, while others see it as part of the humanities or consider it a hybrid discipline. Similar debates surround the purpose of history—for example, whether its main aim is theoretical, to uncover the truth, or practical, to learn lessons from the past. In a more general sense, the term ''history'' refers not to an academic field but to the past itself, times in the past, or to individual texts about the past. Historical research relies on Primary source, primary and secondary sources to reconstruct past events and validate interpretations. Source criticism is used to evaluate these sources, assessing their authenticity, content, and reliability. Historians strive to integrate the perspectives o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Quar
La Quar (; ) is a small town and municipality located in the comarca of Berguedà, in Catalonia. The area is characterized by its isolated farmhouses and a few small settlements. Historically, the traditional center of La Quar was Santa Maria de la Quar, situated on a defensible rocky outcropping. However, this site no longer has permanent residents, and the center of the municipality has shifted to Sant Maurici de la Quar, located on the main road. Geography La Quar is nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by peaks around 1000 meters high to the north and west. Despite its proximity to the town of Berga, La Quar can only be accessed from the south, which contributes to its relative isolation. History Within the municipality lies the ruins of the Monastery of La Portella This monastery once held significant power, making La Quar important despite its small population. The town was also the seat of the influential noble family of La Portella. The first recorded ment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sant Jaume De Frontanyà
Sant Jaume de Frontanyà () is a Municipalities of Spain, municipality in the Comarques of Catalonia, ''comarca'' of the Berguedà in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Pyrenees below the peak of Pedró de Tubau (1543 m). The village was the smallest municipality in Catalonia in terms of population but in 2018 lost the title to Gisclareny after the village grew. The monumental Romanesque architecture, Romanesque church of Sant Jaume is a protected historic-artistic monument from the 11th century. The village is served by a local road to Borredà and it is well known for its peace and tranquility. History The town was first documented in 905, at the consecration of the Church of Sant Jaume Vell. The guesthouse and restaurant Fonda Cal Marxandó has been welcoming visitors since 1851. Today, it is known for its traditional Catalan cuisine, made with locally sourced ingredients. In December 2009 it was the second town in Catalonia to hold a Catalonian independence referend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landmarks
A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern-day use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or features that have become local or national symbols. Etymology In Old English, the word ''landmearc'' (from ''land'' + ''mearc'' (mark)) was used to describe a boundary marker, an "object set up to mark the boundaries of a kingdom, estate, etc." Starting around 1560, this interpretation of "landmark" was replaced by a more general one. A landmark became a "conspicuous object in a landscape". A ''landmark'' literally meant a geographic feature used by explorers and others to find their way back to their departure point, or through an area. For example, Table Mountain near Cape Town, South Africa, was used as a landmark to help sailors navigate around the southern tip of Africa during the Age of Exploration. Artificial structures are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Eugènia De Sallagosa
Santa Claus (also known as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or Santa) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air. The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century Christian bishop Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift-giving. The image of Santa Claus shares similarities with the English figure of Father Christmas, and they are both now popularly regarded as the same person. Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with spectacles, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a black leath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bishops Of Urgell
The Diocese of Urgell (; ) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in Catalonia (Spain) and the Principality of Andorra in the historical County of Urgell,"Diocese of Urgell" ''''. Retrieved 29 February 2016."Diocese of Urgell" GCatholic.org. Retrieved 29 February 2016. with origins in the fifth century AD or possibly earlier. It is based in the region of the historical Catalan County of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
