Alphonsus

/ ælˈfɒnsəs /

noun

a crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 112 km in diameter, in which volcanic activity may have occurred

John Alphonsus Turretini died; professor of ecclesiastical history at Geneva, distinguished for his learning.

Among the retainers of the Emperor was a secretary named Alphonsus Waldesius.

Even the marriage of Alphonsus with Iphigenia fails to enliven the style of the poet.

St. Alphonsus says if there is danger of abortion the use of the debitum is a grave sin.

St. Alphonsus Liguori classifies secrets in three groups: natural; promised; entrusted secrets.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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