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Niels Steensen (Danish: Niels Steensen; Latinized to Nicolas Steno [b] or Nicolaus Stenonius; [c] [8] 1 January 1638 – 25 November 1686 [9] [10] [NS: 11 January 1638 – 5 December 1686] [9]) was a Danish scientist, a pioneer in both anatomy and geology who became a Catholic bishop in his later years.
Nicolas Steno (1638–1686) – bishop beatified by Pope John Paul II who is often called the father of geology [17] and stratigraphy, [7] and is known for Steno's principles; Joseph Stepling (1716–1778) – Bohemian astronomer, physicist and mathematician who managed the Jesuit observatory in Prague between 1751 and 1778
Nicolas Steno: pioneer in geology and anatomy who converted from Lutheranism; became a bishop, wrote spiritual works, and was beatified in 1988 [367] [368] Karl Stern: German-Canadian neurologist and psychiatrist; his book Pillar of Fire concerns his conversion [369]
Cardinal and Bishop of Capua: Blessed Francis Taylor (Tailler) 1621 Dominic Shamada 1622 Fidelis of Sigmaringen: 1577 1622 Francis de Morales 1622 Francis de Sales: 1567 1622 Bishop of Geneva: Francis of St. Bonaventure 1622 Joseph of St. Hyacinth 1622 Leo Satsuma 1622 Peter Paul of St. Claire 1622 Blessed Agnes Takea 1622 Blessed Agnes Tsao-Kouy
The work of Catholic scientists like the Danish Bishop Nicolas Steno helped establish the science of geology, leading to modern scientific measurements of the age of the Earth. [45] The Church accepts modern geological theories on such matters and the authenticity of the fossil record. Papal pronouncements, along with commentaries by cardinals ...
25 November: Blessed Nicolas Steno, bishop – Optional Memorial Thursday after Pentecost: Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest – Feast Timor-Leste
Sep. 10—The Rev. Amy Haynie, rector of St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church in Midland, will be heading to Garden City, N.Y., Sept. 17 to preach at the historic Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation ...
Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung: 1944: 2000 Nicolas Steno: 1686: 1988 Nicolò Rusca: 1618: 2013 Notker the Stammerer: 912: 1512 Nykyta Budka: 1949: 2001 Odo of Novara: 1200: 1859 Odoardo Focherini: 1944: 2013 Odoric of Pordenone: 1331: 1775 Omelyan Kovch: 1944: 2001 Osanna of Cattaro, TOSD: 1565: 1934 Osanna of Mantua: 1505: 1694 Otto Neururer ...