Chartvlarivm Ecclesiae Sancti Petri de Bvrgo Valentiae Ordinis Sancti Avgvstini   By: Ulysse Chevalier (1841-1923)

Chevalier's detailed exploration of the history of the Chartreux monastery in Valence offers a thorough account of the founding and development of the institution over the centuries. His meticulous research and comprehensive analysis provide invaluable insights into the lives of the monks and the role of the monastery within the broader context of the Catholic Church. The author's clear and engaging writing style makes this book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in religious history. This work is a valuable contribution to the field and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Chartreux monastery in Valence.

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PRIOR[1] primum comuni consilio canonicorum talis eligi debet, qui ecclesie & universe dispensationi tocius comunie idoneus habeatur. Deinde assensu abbatis in capitulo ab universo conventu voluntarie approbatus pompatice in ecclesiam ductus, ad dexteram abbatis ab ipso abbate collocari debet; primus cantare, ultimus legere[2], curam universorum gerere. Si quid inhonestum aut emendandum fuerit, corrigere & emendare. Dum abbas non affuerit, clericos in choro communi consilio & voluntate canonicorum elevare, capiscolium & rectorem scolarum in capitulo consilio & voluntate canonicorum [pone]re. Primus de universis necessariis communie[3], intrinsecus sive extrinsecus respondere. Baiulum,[4] cellerarium[5] & omnem familiam providere & custodire, sacramenta in capitulo cum canonicis & procuratoribus capere, intus & extra curiose administrare; procuratores, sive dispensatores communie ceterarumque rerum consilio canonicorum disponere, claves commendare, iusticias & iudicia in capitulo pertractare, hac definire... Continue reading book >>