Elias of Cortona

Elias of Cortona (– 22 April 1253) was a Franciscan. Quotes about Elias of Cortona Elias is perhaps the most difficult character to estimate in all Franciscan history. Elias was no doubt guided throughout by what he thought to be the glory of the order. On the other hand it would be idle to deny that Elias was utterly lacking in the true spirit of his master. Ambition was Elias's chief fault. So long as he remained under the influence of Francis his ambition was curbed, but when he came to govern, forgetting his own past life, the example of St. Francis, and the obligations of his office, Elias so far allowed ambition to dominate him that when it was thwarted he had not the humility to submit, but, reckless of consequences, plunged to his ruin. Paschal Robinson, Elias of Cortona (1913) Catholic Encyclopedia External links Category:Catholics from Italy Category:Franciscans Category:People excommunicated by the Catholic Church Category:1253 deaths