John of Vercelli [SEP] religious order
John of Vercelli
Blessed John of Vercelli, O.P. (Giovanni da Vercelli) ( 1205 – 30 November 1283), was the sixth Master General of the Dominican Order (1264-1283).
Early life and education.
John was born in 1205 to the Garbella family in Mosso Santa Maria in the Province of Biella, in the Piedmont region of Italy. He did his initial studies in Paris (one could not graduate in the Arts before the age of 21, and only after a minimum of six years
Hieronymus Masci, O.Min. and Master General John of Vercelli, OP, in bringing about a peace with King Alfonso of Castile. On August 5 he was granted the right to employ the services of the members of whatever religious order he wished in his Legation to France. On November 29, the Pope revised his instructions to the three Legates, in accordance with the wishes of the two kings, so that they would hold their meetings in Gascony. On June 9, 1279, Pope Nicholas threatened King Alfonso with severe penalties