Chartulary (Cartularium, Chartularium, also called Pancarta and Codex Diplomaticus), a medieval manuscript volume or roll (rotulus) containing transcriptions of original documents relating to the foundation, privileges, and legal rights of ecclesiastical establishments, municipal corporations, industrial associations, institutions of learning, and private families. The term is also, though less appropriately, applied to collections of original documents … Continue reading “Chartulary”
Chartsan
Chartsan SEE KERNELS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chartreux
Chartreux SEE CARTHUSIANS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chartreuse, La Grande
Chartreuse, La Grande Mother-house of the Carthusian Order , in the Alps, 14 miles northeast of Grenoble, France . It was founded in 1084 by Saint Bruno . Saint Anthelm , the seventh prior, was the first general of the order. After losing most of its land in the French Revolution the monastery supported itself … Continue reading “Chartreuse, La Grande”
Chartres, Renaud
Chartres, Renaud (Lat. Reginaldzus) DE, a French prelate and politician, was born about 1380. After having obtained the university degree of a licentiate of law, he first became canon, then deacon of St. Pierre de Beaulvais :in 1406. In September, 1404, he was condemned, with his brother Pierre de Chartres, ” for some insult against … Continue reading “Chartres, Renaud”
Chartres, France
Chartres, France (ancient Autricum; later Carnutum) Capital of the department of Eure-et-Loir, France . The ancient city was the capital of the Carnutes and an important center of the Druids. Its history as an episcopal see dates from the time of Constantine; suppressed in 1802, it was reestablished, 1822. Burned by the Normans, 858, conquered … Continue reading “Chartres, France”
Chartres, Council Of
Chartres, Council Of (Concilium Carnotense), was a provincial synod held on the third Sunday after Easter, 1146, at which all the French bishops were present, together with the king, Louis VII. – The object was to arrange matters relating to the crusade, and to-persuade St. Bernard to accept-the office of leader, which, however, he constantly … Continue reading “Chartres, Council Of”
Chartres
Chartres Comprises the department of Eure-et-Loir. Dismembered by the formation of the new Diocese of Blois, in 1697, it was suppressed in 1802, the entire department of Eure-et-Loir being placed under the jurisdiction of the new Bishopric of Versailles. However, in 1822, the See of Chartres was re-established and made suffragan to the Archbishopric of … Continue reading “Chartres”
Chartophylax
Chartophylax SEE CEIMELIARCHAE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Chartom
Chartom SEE MAGICIAN. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature