Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Celestis, Saint confessor, and bishop of Metz in Lotharingia at the beginning of the 4th century, is supposed to have died about A.D. 320. His acts are doubtful. He is commemorated Oct. 14. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

CELESTINS A religious order in the thirteenth century; so called from their founder, Peter de Meuron, afterwards raised to the pontificate under the name of Celestine V. The Celestins rose two hours after midnight to say matins; ate no flesh, except when sick; and often fasted. Their habit consisted of a white gown, a capuche, … Continue reading “CELESTINS”

Celestines, Or Coelestines (1.), an order of barefooted Minorites, SEE DISCALCEATI; (2.) a mohastic order, so called from the founder, Pietro de Murrone, afterwards Celestine V, in 1254. After his death his order made great progress, not only in Italy, but likewise in France, whither the then general, Peter of Tivoli, sent twelve religious, at … Continue reading “Celestines, Or Coelestines”

Celestines The name given to certain extreme “Spiritual” Franciscans of the Marches, because they were taken by Celestine V under his special protection. These Franciscan Celestines are not to be confounded with the Order of Celestine hermits, a branch of the Benedictine Order, which the same pope founded about 1254 before his accession to the … Continue reading “Celestines”

Celestine V, Saint, Pope Reigned from 5 July to 13 December 1294 . Born in Isernia, Italy , in 1215 as Pietro de Murbone; died near Anagni , Italy , in 19 May 1296 . He was a Benedictine , lived a life of solitude, and founded the Benedictine Celestines. Two years after the death … Continue reading “Celestine V, Saint, Pope”

Celestine V, Pope Saint (PIETRO DI MURRONE.) Born 1215, in the Neapolitan province of Moline; elected at Perugia 5 July, 1294; consecrated and crowned at Aquila, 29 August; abdicated at Naples, 13 Dec., 1294; died in the castle of Fumone, 19 May, 1296. He was of humble parentage, became a Benedictine at the age of … Continue reading “Celestine V, Pope Saint”

Celestine Order (Also called the HERMITS OF ST. DAMIAN or HERMITS OF MURRONE). This Benedictine congregation must not be confused with the Franciscan congregation of the same name. The order was founded in 1254 by Pietro di Murrone, afterwards Celestine V. At first the saint gave no written rule to his monks, but by his … Continue reading “Celestine Order”

Celestine IV, Pope Born in Milan, Italy as Gofredo Castiglioni; died on 5 October 1241 in Rome, Italy . A Cistercian , and Cardinal -Bishop of Sabina. He was elected in 1241 during the papal warfare with Frederick Barbarossa, and reigned only 15 days. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Celestine IV, Pope (GOFREDO CASTIGLIONI.) A native … Continue reading “Celestine IV, Pope”

Celestine III, Pope Reigned from 30 March 1191 to 8 January 1198 . Born c.1106 at Rome, Italy as Giacinto Bobone; died there. A cardinal , he became a priest, was consecrated bishop , and elected pope on consecutive days. He anointed and crowned Henry VI of Germany . Although lenient with Henry, he was … Continue reading “Celestine III, Pope”

Celestine II, Pope Reigned from 25 September 1143 to 8 March 1144 . Born in Tuscany, Italy as Guido del Castello; died in Rome, Italy . Studied under Peter Abelard . He was cardinal and then papal legate to France before his short pontificate. Removed the papal interdict over France . Buried in the Basilica … Continue reading “Celestine II, Pope”