Saint Caldeolus
34th Bishop of Vienne
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences in the Mass. The Sovereign Pontiff replied by confirming the attachment of the Church of Vienne to Roman customs and sent him relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
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S. CALDEOLUS, 34th BISHOP OF VIENNE, IN FRANCE (696).
Consultation with the Pope
Bishop Caldeolus questions Pope John V regarding liturgical divergences in the Mass.
This holy bisho Ce saint évêque Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century. p having consulted Pope John V pape Jean V Pope who responded to Caldeolus regarding liturgical questions. on the liturgy of the Mass, the latter replied to him with a letter that we believe is too glorious for t he Church of Vie Église de Vienne Episcopal see and principal city of the saint's activity. nne not to reproduce in its entirety:
The response of John V
The Pope explains the diversity of rites according to the apostolic cities while enjoining Vienne to follow the Roman custom.
“John, bishop, to Edalde, archbishop of Vienne Edalde, archevêque de Vienne Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century. . Regarding the office of the Mass about which you have questioned us in your letters, let Your Charity know that it is performed in various ways, according to the churches: it is not performed the same in Alexandria as in Jerusalem, in Eph Rome Birthplace of Maximian. esus as in Rome. Your Church, which has received from that of Rome the foundations of a holy constitution, must follow its custom and discipline. We have sent you, through your priest Felix, the holy Poitou, not wishing to deprive you of this ancient gift of the Blessed Peter: we add to it hai saint Paul Apostle cited by Saint Jerome to illustrate divine decrees. rs of Saint Paul to be the consolation of your Church which had the happiness of receiving the faith through his disciple. May the blessing of the apostles preserve you from the attacks of the wicked.”
Sending of relics and apostolic filiation
The pope sends relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, recalling that Vienne was evangelized by a disciple of the latter.
The disciple of Saint Paul of whom the pope speaks here is obvio usly Saint Cre saint Crescent Disciple of Saint Paul and presumed evangelizer of Vienne. scent.
Sources
Reference to the Acta Sanctorum for the documentation of this life.
A.A. S.S. A.A. S.S. Monumental hagiographic collection by the Bollandists. , vol. II of January, p. 257.
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Key Events
- Consultation with Pope John V regarding the liturgy of the Mass
- Reception of a letter and relics from the Pope
Quotes
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Your Church, which has received from that of Rome the foundations of a holy constitution, must follow its custom and discipline.
Letter of Pope John V