Fernando Martins de Mascarenhas

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Fernando Martins Mascarenhas

Fernando Martins de Mascarenhas (born January 20, 1548 in Montemor-o-Novo , † January 20, 1628 in Lisbon ) was a Portuguese theologian, rector of the University of Coimbra , Bishop of Silves (Algarve) and Inquisitor General of Portugal.

Mascarenhas studied in Évora Artes , theology (humanities) and human sciences. He then earned a doctorate in theology from the University of Coimbra. From 1586 to 1594 he was rector of this university and canon of the cathedral of Evora.

From 1594 to 1616 Mascarenhas was Bishop of Silves (Bishop of the Algarve). During this time, he distinguished himself through highly effective social support for the faithful entrusted to him: He had a galley built to protect the local fishermen from attacks by Muslim pirates. He actively supported those damaged by the Faro epidemic and helped to overcome the famine in Portimão . In 1599 he founded the Jesuit school in Portimão, and in 1607 he supported the construction of the Capuchin monastery in Tavira . On June 4, 1616 he gave up his bishopric. He was appointed Inquisitor General of Portugal.

Mascarenhas explained the effect of grace from its “congruitas et contemperantia” (from its perfect suitability and its perfect actuality) without recourse to divine knowledge. Mascarenhas was considered one of the leading theologians and intellectuals of his time.

literature

  • Friedrich Stegmüller : Mascarenhas, Fernando Martins, in: Lexikon für Theologie und Kirche, 2nd edition, Freiburg 1962, Herder, (special edition 1986), Volume 7, ISBN 3451207567 , p. 150

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Mascarenha's social and socio-political activities in this section as well as the exact date of death and place of birth are taken from the corresponding article on the Portuguese-language Wikipedia.
personal data
SURNAME Mascarenhas, Fernando Martins de
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Portuguese theologian and bishop
DATE OF BIRTH January 20, 1548
PLACE OF BIRTH Montemor-o-Novo
DATE OF DEATH January 20, 1628
Place of death Lisbon