Athleta Christi
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Athleta Christi (
Early Christian soldier martyrs or military saints, of whom the most familiar example is probably Saint Sebastian
. It also could be used to refer to Christians with exemplary martial prowess, especially when fighting against non-Christians or heretics.
Usage
Since the 15th century, the title has been a political one, granted by
Cosmas and Damian.[1]
Those who have held the title include:
- Louis I of Hungary, called upon by Pope Innocent VI.
- Simon de Montfort, called so by Peter of Vaux de Cernay.[2]
- John Hunyadi of Hungary, called by Pope Pius II.
- George Kastrioti Skanderbeg of Albania, called by Popes Callixtus III, Pius II, Paul II, and Nicholas V.[3]
- Stephen the Great of Moldavia, called by Pope Sixtus IV.
- Vlad the Impaler of Wallachia, called by Pope Sixtus IV.
See also
References
- ^ Latrobe article Archived 9 January 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- ISBN 0-85115-807-2.
- ^ The Fulfilled Promise: A Documentary Account of Religious Persecution in Albania; By Gjon Sinishta; page 6.[1]
External links
- New Catholic Dictionary: Athleta Christi nobilis
- La Trobe University Library: Medieval Music Database: cf incipits O athleta Christi
- La Trobe University Library: Medieval Music Database: cf incipits Athleta Christi
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