BRMS 113

Title

Subject

Description

In the Bulla aurea ("Golden Bull") of 1479, Pope Sixtus IV granted indulgences to all who donated to the Franciscan Order and to the Poor Clares, all visitors to Franciscan churches, and all who contributed to the maintenance of Franciscan monasteries. It also granted special privileges to Franciscans who were appointed as inquisitors.

Creator

Sixtus IV, Pope, 1414–1484, Innocent VIII, Pope, 1432–1492, and Desirderii, Giovanni fl. 1479 notary public.

Source

BRMS 113. Sixtus IV (1414–1484, r. 1471–1484). Bulla aurea: Sacri praedicatorum et minorum [1479]. [Toul: written and notarized by Johannes Desiderius, after 23 March 1489]. Manuscript on vellum.

Relation

TheologyChurchHist

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

Latin

Type

Manuscript papal bull on vellum

Collection

Inscribed Illuminations and Inspirations: Manuscripts at Bridwell Library

Citation

Sixtus IV, Pope, 1414–1484, Innocent VIII, Pope, 1432–1492, and Desirderii, Giovanni fl. 1479 notary public., “BRMS 113,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed April 20, 2024, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1804.