Elias of Cortona
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Elias of Cortona was a close associate of Saint Francis of Assisi and one of the earliest followers to join the newly founded Order of Friars Minor. A lay brother, he rose to positions of significant
Replica of a lost portrait of Elia da Cortona by Giunta Pisano
Giovanni Parenti
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Giovanni Parenti was an Italian Friar Minor and St. Francis of Assisi's successor as head of the order. With a legal background, he served as Minister Provincial in Spain before being chosen Minister
Elias of Cortona
…structure. This internal opposition led to Elias's rejection at the May 1227 Chapter election for Minister General. Despite his prominence, Elias lost to Giovanni Parenti, the Minister Provincial of Spain, who became the order's new Minister General. Elias's ambition for leadership was realized at the General Chapter of…
Portret van Giovanni Parenti, 1ste Minister Generaal van de franciscaner orde Portretten van Ministers Generaal van de franciscaner orde, RP P 1909 5056