He died in 1253 , after succeeding by recantation in obtaining the removal of his censures .
Elias , who had been excommunicated and taken under the protection of Frederick II , was now forced to give up all hope of recovering his power in the Order .
Elias died in 1253 , after succeeding by recantation in obtaining the removal of Elias ' censures .
Elias , who had been excommunicated and taken under the protection of Frederick II , was now forced to give up all hope of recovering his power in the Order .