[Documents concerning the canonization of Saint Teresa of Avila].

[Documents concerning the canonization of Saint Teresa of Avila].

Compiler's title: Documents divers concernant le procés de canonisation de Sainte Thérése d'Avila

[Spain and Italy], [between 1590 and 1630]

52 leaves : paper ; 305 x 210 mm bound to 316 x 225 mm
1 microfilm reel : negative (MN 99-23) and positive (Robbins MS 15)

The book is comprised of manuscript and printed documents (items 16, 18, 19, and 20) pertaining to the process in the cause of beatification and canonization of Teresa of Avila. Item 1 is an index of documents debated during the proceedings in the presence of don Luis Fernandez de Cordoba, Bishop of Salamanca, and Juan Garcia Rodriguez Beltran de la Paz, apostolic notary of Salamanca. It is written in the latter's hand, like several of the documents included in this collection. Article 2 is a motion by Fray Luis de la Madre di Dios of the Discalced Carmelite order in behalf of Fra Josep de Jesus Maria, general of the order, requesting original documents attesting to the fame, sanctity, and miracles performed by St. Theresa. Article 3 is a notarized power of attorney granted by Fray Josep de Jesus Maria, General of the Order; authenticated (notarial sign). Article 4 is a copy of summary of witnesses and testimony at Salamanca authenticated by Juan Garcia Rodriguez Beltran de la Paz, Apostolic Notary (notarial sign). Article 5 is a transcript of documents issued by the Sacred Congregation of Rites initiating the process of canonization. The document includes the names of Cardinals Pinelli, Gallus, Bellarmino, Serafini, Pamfili, Odoardi, and Farnese, and is authenticated by Joannes Paulus Mucantius, Master of Sacred Ceremonies, Apostolic Notary, and Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Rites (notarial sign missing). Article 15 is an anonymous account of a vision of St. Theresa. Article 16, printed, is the authorization given by the City of Alva de Tormes to celebrate a mass on 5 October in memory of St. Theresa. Article 17 is a copy of the Brief of Pope Paul V, given on 3 August 1617, autheticated by Felipe Salgado, Apostolic Notary (notarial sign). Article 18, printed, is a Brief of Pope Urban VIII, given on 21 July 1527, authenticated by Juan del Cerro, Apostolic Notary (notarial sign and seal). Article 19, printed, is a Brief of Pope Paul V, given on 27 September 1616, authenticated by Johannes Prieto, Apostolic Notary (notarial sign). Article 20, printed, is a duplicate of article 19, authenticated by Johannes Prieto, Apostolic Notary (notarial sign).

Ms. documents.
Title from title page inserted by the 20th-century French scholar who organized these documents into this form for binding.
Collation: Irregular since it was compiled by a 20th-century French scholar. Compiler or binder bound in modern sheets between sections on which is written, in French in blue pen, a description of the contents that follow. Foliation provided by this compiler and includes his own summaries; however fol. 15 is counted twice, so foliation thereafter is off by 1.
Shelfmark: Berkeley, CA, The Robbins Collection, UC Berkeley School of Law, Robbins MS 15.

Bound in 20th-century dark red leather over boards. Title on spine reads "Santa Teresa de Avila/Procès de canonisation." Coverd in an additional wrapper of stiff maroon cloth over boards with a leather spine. Kept in maroon cardboard box; title on box reads "Santa Teresa de Avila."

RESTRICTED ORIGINAL. USE POSITIVE MICROFILM COPY ONLY: Use of original only by permission. Inquiries concerning this item should be directed, in writing, to the reference librarian for The Robbins Collection.

Italy.
Spain.

Robbins MS 15

Spanish