Pope Celestine V, born Pietro Angelerio, also known as Pietro da Morrone, Peter of Morrone, and Peter Celestine, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States for five months from 5 July to 13 December 1294, when he abdicated. He was also a monk and hermit who founded the order of the Celestines as a branch of the Benedictine order.
Christian feast day: Peter Celestine
On May 19, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Peter Celestine. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of May 19, one of 406 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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