Saint Constantine of Gap
Bishop of Gap
Bishop of Gap in the 5th century, Constantin distinguished himself by his zeal for ecclesiastical discipline and his pastoral wisdom. Dean of the bishops of his province, he actively participated in the councils of Orange and Riez and was a faithful supporter of Pope Saint Leo the Great in the defense of the faith.
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SAINT CONSTANTIN, BISHOP OF GAP (455).
Pastoral Portrait and the Council of Riez
Presentation of Constantine as a zealous and wise bishop, illustrated by his indirect participation in the Council of Riez via the priest Vincent.
Constantin Constantin Bishop of Gap in the 5th century, recognized for his wisdom and his role as provincial dean. e, distinct from Constantius, likewise bishop of Gap Gap Diocese where Gregory was received in the Alps. , shone no less by the holiness of his life than by his zeal for ecclesiastical discipline. His name is still held in veneration among the people today, because of his eminent merits and his great benefactions. An excellent pastor, he sovereignly loved the flock entrusted to his care, he governed it with a truly heavenly wisdom, and he never tired of nourishing it with the word of life and the example of all virtues. The various meetings of bishops, where he always occupied a distinguished rank, sufficiently testify to the care he took to keep the holy canons in force. In his name, the priest Vinc ent attended t prêtre Vincent Priest who represented Constantine at the Council of Riez. he Council of Riez, in which Armentarius, who had been ordained bishop of Embrun against the holy canons, was deposed; Ingenus was put in his place.
The First Council of Orange
Constantin's participation in the Council of 441, addressing disciplinary matters regarding the baptism of the infirm and the protection of freedmen.
In 441, he sat at the First Council of Orange premier concile d'Orange Council held in 441 in which Constantine participated. . Among other things, the following decisions were reached: He who suddenly becomes mute may receive baptism or penance if his past will can be attested by the testimony of others, or else, his present will by a sign from himself. Those who attempt to reduce freed slaves to any form of servitude in the face of the Church must be repressed by ecclesiastical censures.
Recognition by the Papacy
Constantine ordains Ravennius at Arles and receives honors from Pope Saint Leo the Great as the dean of the bishops of the province.
He ordained Ravennius, successor to Saint Hilary of Arles: this is known with certainty from the letter of Pope Saint Leo to the bishops of the province of Arles, concerning the election of Ravennius, which, because of the merit of the elect, was very pleasing to him. In this letter, it is Cons Constantin Bishop of Gap in the 5th century, recognized for his wisdom and his role as provincial dean. tantine who is greeted first. He owed this honor to his status as the dean by age of the bishops of the province.
Defense of Orthodoxy and End of Life
Support for the primacy of Arles and doctrinal adherence to the Pope's letter on the Incarnation before his passing.
In concert with all his colleagues, he addressed a petition to the same Sovereign Pontiff to obtain that the church of Arles be restored to its dignity as a metropolis. This is seen in the response of the same Pontiff, in which Constantine is still named first. He subscribed to the synodal letter addressed to Saint Leo by the bishops of Gaul, in which they praise to the heavens the immortal letter of this Pope to Flavi an on t Flavien Pope who maintained close correspondence with Constantine and the Gallic bishops. he inca rnation of the Word, incarnation du Verbe Christological dogma defended by Pope Leo and supported by Constantine. declaring their adherence to it in all points, and adding that they are ready, with the grace of God, to give their lives with His Holiness for the truth of the faith. After having fulfilled all the duties of an excellent pastor, he flew away to the abode of eternal bliss.
Proper of Gap. — See the Life of Saint Leo the Great, which will serve as an explanation for that of Saint Constantine of Gap.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Sending of the priest Vincent to the Council of Riez
- Participation in the First Council of Orange in 441
- Ordination of Ravennius, successor to Saint Hilary of Arles
- Dean of the bishops of the province of Arles
- Petition to Pope Saint Leo for the metropolis of Arles
- Subscription to the synodal letter on the incarnation of the Word