ASTRONOMY
(As distinct from
astrology.
) Astronomical
science
is necessary to the Church, if only because of the
calendar.
Some Church Fathers have also used astronomy as an allegory.
Astronomy in the Bible:
1912 Catholic Encyclopedia:
(Read with caution)
Astronomical Objects:
The Moon
The Planets
The Stars
The Sun
Some Orthodox writings on astronomy:
Ælfric:
On the Seasons of the Year:
Baker translation.
--- Univ. of Virginia
St. Andrew of Crete:
De Cyclo Solari et Lunari.
PG 19:1329.
Some Alexandrian saints interested in astronomy:
St. Catherine;
St. Cyril;
St. Theophilus;
Some other Eastern saints interested in astronomy:
St. Andrew of Crete
Some Western Orthodox saints interested in astronomy:
St. Abbo;
St. Bede;
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