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Saint Peter Celestine, Pope, first half of 17th century. Creator: Bartolomé Román.

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Saint Peter Celestine, Pope, first half of 17th century. Celestine V (c1215-1296) was a Benedictine friar, born in Puglia in southern Italy. He founded the Order of the Celestines, approved by Pope Gregory X in 1254. Due to the fame he achieved through his visions and miracles, the College of Cardinals considered using him as an instrument for their own interests, electing him Pope in 1294. However, Celestine preferred not to abandon his eremitic life on Mount Morrone in Abruzzo and refused to travel to Rome, abdicating in Naples four months after his election. He attempted to flee to Dalmatia, but was taken prisoner and died in 1296 in the castle of Fumone (Campania), probably poisoned. Canonized in 1313, he was glorified by the Celestines, whose order was introduced to France by Philip the Fair, an enemy of Pope Boniface VIII, who was responsible for the misfortunes of his predecessor on the papal throne. Dressed as a friar of the Order of Saint Benedict, the placement of the papal tiara at his feet indicates his renunciation of the papacy; he is depicted in an attitude of prayer in front of some symbols of his eremitical life, such as reading and meditation on death.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM26A38_254

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37.2Mo (3.6Mo) / 22.2cm x 42.0cm / 2622 x 4960 (300dpi)

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