Celestinian

/ˌsɛləsˈtɪniən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Pope Celestine or his followers, particularly Pope Celestine V or the Celestinian religious order he founded.

Etymology

From Celestine (from Latin caelestis, heavenly) + -ian suffix. Pope Celestine V founded the Celestinian order, and the term describes members or practices related to this order.

Kelly Says

Pope Celestine V was so uncomfortable with the papacy that he resigned after five months—the only pope to voluntarily quit, proving that even heaven's representatives can have job anxiety.

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