The term arcosolium was applied by the primitive Christians to one form of the tombs that exist in the Roman catacombs. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
A species of tomb similar in all respects but one to the arcosolium is the so-called sepulchrum a mensâ, or table-tomb; in this a rectangular niche takes the place of the arch. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
It consists of a kind of vaulted alcove or arcosolium (1.88 by 1.11 meters) that was plastered inside. From Wordnik.com. [Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Macellum Report 3] Reference
The name of the owner of this conspicuous tomb is engraved above the arcosolium: AMPLIATI. From Wordnik.com. [Pagan and Christian Rome] Reference
An arcosolium in the Ostrianum cemetery represents an Orans with a petition for her intercession: Victoriæ. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip] Reference
The front of the arcosolium is closed by a wall, on the surface of which is an interesting fresco, which is here reproduced. From Wordnik.com. [Pagan and Christian Rome] Reference
The cubiculum contains two graves: one empty, in the arcosolium, the place of honor; the other, in front of it, of a much later date. From Wordnik.com. [Pagan and Christian Rome] Reference
Shepherd's tunic in an arcosolium in the Catacomb of St. Generosa in the Via Portuensis, and again on the tunic of the fossor Diogenes. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
In some instances, as in the "papal crypt" and the crypt of St. Januarius, the front wall of the arcosolium tomb was constructed of masonry. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
The arcosolium tombs of the catacombs were formed by first excavating in the tufa walls a space similar to an ordinary loculus surmounted by an arch. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
+ The arcosolium or monumentum arcuatum, which was formed by cutting in the tufa wall of the wider spaces in the catacombs, an arch-like niche, over a grave or sarcophagus. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
An arcosolium was a space excavated in the wall above which a semicircular recess was hewn out, in which a sarcophagus was sometimes placed; in the excavation below, the body was laid and covered with a flat marble slab. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux] Reference
One of the most interesting examples of an arcosolium adorned in this manner may be seen in the catacomb of Sts. Peter and Marcellinus; in the lunette the miracle of Cana is represented as a symbol of the Eucharist, while on the arch a baptismal scene and a symbol of baptism - always associated with Eucharistic symbols - are depicted on either side of. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
Severus says that he had laid out a double cubiculum with luminare and arcosolium, "jussu papæ sui. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy] Reference
Hilaritas have had made for themselves and their friends this arcosolium, with its little wall, in peace. ". From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize] Reference
Another difficulty arises from the fact that in the same cubiculum a tombstone has been found, inserted in the wall above the arcosolium, between two painted peacocks, with this inscription: "Aurelius. From Wordnik.com. [Pagan and Christian Rome] Reference
The historical detail we have been considering sufficiently accounts for appearance of the cross on monuments dating from the end of the fourth century and the beginning of the fifth century, In an arcosolium in the Catacomb of St. Callistus a cross composed of flowers and foliage with two doves at its base is still partially disguised, but begins to be more easily recognizable (cf. De Rossi. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.