Carmelites
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The Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, known as the Carmelites or sometimes by synecdoche known simply as Carmel, is a mendicant order in the Roman Catholic Church for both men and women. Historical records about its origin remain uncertain; it was probably founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Crusader States.
The Prophet Elijah is regarded as the spiritual father of the Carmelite order.
Plan of Mount, Relief view of Mount Carmel and Haifa Bay in the 17th century
Ruins of the first church on the slopes of Mount Carmel
Pope Honorius III
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Pope Honorius III, born Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death. A canon at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, he came to hold a number of important administrative positions, including that of Camerlengo. In 1197, he became tutor to the young Frederick II. As pope, he worked to promote the Fifth Crusade, which had been planned under his predecessor, Innocent III. Honorius repeatedly exhorted King Andrew II of Hungary and Emperor Frederick II to fulfill their vows to participate. He also gave approval to the recently formed Dominican and Franciscan religious orders.
Honorius III kneeling at the feet of Christ, apse mosaic of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Honorius depicted in a 13th-century manuscript from Weissenau Abbey
Papal bulla of Honorius III
Saint Francis preaches in the presence of Honorius III: fresco by Giotto in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (c. 1296-98)