Saint Caldeolus
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences in the Mass. The Sovereign Pontiff replied by confirming the attachment of the Church of Vienne to Roman customs and sent him relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
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S. CALDEOLUS, 34th BISHOP OF VIENNE, IN FRANCE (696).
Consultation with the Pope
Bishop Caldeolus questions Pope John V regarding liturgical divergences in the Mass.
This holy bisho p having consulted Pope John V on the liturgy of the Mass, the latter replied to him with a letter that we believe is too glorious for t he Church of Vie nne not to reproduce in its entirety:
The response of John V
The Pope explains the diversity of rites according to the apostolic cities while enjoining Vienne to follow the Roman custom.
“John, bishop, to Edalde, archbishop of Vienne . Regarding the office of the Mass about which you have questioned us in your letters, let Your Charity know that it is performed in various ways, according to the churches: it is not performed the same in Alexandria as in Jerusalem, in Eph esus as in Rome. Your Church, which has received from that of Rome the foundations of a holy constitution, must follow its custom and discipline. We have sent you, through your priest Felix, the holy Poitou, not wishing to deprive you of this ancient gift of the Blessed Peter: we add to it hai rs of Saint Paul to be the consolation of your Church which had the happiness of receiving the faith through his disciple. May the blessing of the apostles preserve you from the attacks of the wicked.”
Sending of relics and apostolic filiation
The pope sends relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, recalling that Vienne was evangelized by a disciple of the latter.
The disciple of Saint Paul of whom the pope speaks here is obvio usly Saint Cre scent.
Sources
Reference to the Acta Sanctorum for the documentation of this life.
A.A. S.S. , vol. II of January, p. 257.
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Who was Saint Caldeolus?
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences in the Mass. The Sovereign Pontiff replied by confirming the attachment of the Church of Vienne to Roman customs and sent him relics of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
What is Saint Caldeolus the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Caldeolus: Vienne (Isère).
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Caldeolus?
Contemporaries include: Saint Priest (Prix), Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church), Saint Die (Didier, Deodat) and Saint Augustine of Canterbury.
When did Saint Caldeolus die?
Saint Caldeolus died around 696.
What are the other names of Saint Caldeolus?
Other forms of the name: Edalde.
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- Consultation with Pope John V regarding the liturgy of the Mass
- Reception of a letter and relics from the Pope
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Your Church, which has received from that of Rome the foundations of a holy constitution, must follow its custom and discipline.
Letter of Pope John V