Donatus of Casae Nigrae
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Donatus of Casae Nigrae was a 4th-century North African Christian bishop and schismatic leader whose teachings and disputes over the purity of the clergy gave rise to the Donatist movement.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Donatus of Casae Nigrae canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Donatus of Casae Nigrae Context triple: [Donatism, namedAfter, Donatus of Casae Nigrae]
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Vigilius
Vigilius was a 6th-century pope of the Catholic Church whose tumultuous pontificate was marked by the Three Chapters Controversy and conflicts with the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.
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Paulinus of Aquileia
Paulinus of Aquileia was an 8th–9th century Italian bishop, theologian, and scholar closely associated with Charlemagne’s intellectual reforms and the Carolingian Renaissance.
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Valerius of Saragossa
Valerius of Saragossa was a 4th-century bishop of Zaragoza in Roman Hispania, venerated as a Christian saint and known as the mentor and companion of the martyr Saint Vincent of Saragossa.
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Paulinus of Nola
Paulinus of Nola was a 4th–5th century Christian bishop, poet, and theologian known for his influential Latin writings and role in the development of Western monasticism.
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Marathonius
Marathonius is a minor figure in Greek mythology known primarily as a son of Deucalion, the legendary survivor of the great flood.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Donatus of Casae Nigrae Target entity description: Donatus of Casae Nigrae was a 4th-century North African Christian bishop and schismatic leader whose teachings and disputes over the purity of the clergy gave rise to the Donatist movement.
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A.
Vigilius
Vigilius was a 6th-century pope of the Catholic Church whose tumultuous pontificate was marked by the Three Chapters Controversy and conflicts with the Byzantine emperor Justinian I.
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B.
Paulinus of Aquileia
Paulinus of Aquileia was an 8th–9th century Italian bishop, theologian, and scholar closely associated with Charlemagne’s intellectual reforms and the Carolingian Renaissance.
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C.
Valerius of Saragossa
Valerius of Saragossa was a 4th-century bishop of Zaragoza in Roman Hispania, venerated as a Christian saint and known as the mentor and companion of the martyr Saint Vincent of Saragossa.
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Paulinus of Nola
Paulinus of Nola was a 4th–5th century Christian bishop, poet, and theologian known for his influential Latin writings and role in the development of Western monasticism.
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E.
Marathonius
Marathonius is a minor figure in Greek mythology known primarily as a son of Deucalion, the legendary survivor of the great flood.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian bishop
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North African religious leader ⓘ historical figure ⓘ schismatic leader ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| approximateFloruit |
early 4th century
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mid 4th century ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
church purity
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martyr veneration in North Africa ⓘ traditores ⓘ |
| associatedWithEvent | Donatist schism ⓘ |
| centuryOfActivity | 4th century ⓘ |
| conflictWith |
Caecilian of Carthage
NERFINISHED
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imperial church authorities ⓘ |
| contemporaryOf |
Caecilian of Carthage
NERFINISHED
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Constantine the Great NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Roman Empire ⓘ |
| doctrine |
clergy who betrayed the faith could not validly administer sacraments
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the Church must be a community of the pure and righteous ⓘ the validity of sacraments depends on the worthiness of the minister ⓘ |
| historicalRole | foundational figure of Donatism ⓘ |
| influenced |
Donatist communities in North Africa
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later debates on sacramental validity ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| legacy |
condemnation by later Catholic theologians
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long-lasting Donatist communities in North Africa ⓘ |
| mentionedBy |
Augustine of Hippo
NERFINISHED
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Optatus of Milevis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| movement | Donatism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
insistence on the moral purity of the clergy
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leadership in the Donatist schism ⓘ opposition to bishops who lapsed during persecution ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
Augustine of Hippo
NERFINISHED
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Roman emperors supporting Catholic bishops ⓘ |
| opposedTo |
Catholic Church hierarchy in North Africa
NERFINISHED
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bishops who handed over scriptures during persecution ⓘ |
| placeOfActivity |
North Africa
NERFINISHED
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Numidia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | bishop of Casae Nigrae ⓘ |
| region |
Casae Nigrae
NERFINISHED
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Roman Numidia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| theologicalFocus |
ecclesiology
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sacramental theology ⓘ |
| timePeriod | Late Antiquity ⓘ |
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Subject: Donatus of Casae Nigrae Description of subject: Donatus of Casae Nigrae was a 4th-century North African Christian bishop and schismatic leader whose teachings and disputes over the purity of the clergy gave rise to the Donatist movement.
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