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Kalixtus Cardinal


Inscrit le: 24 Fév 2013 Messages: 15174 Localisation: Roma, Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj
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Posté le: Sam Mar 01, 2025 12:43 pm Sujet du message: Meeting with Adelene and Branwyn |
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Under the gentle arc of the sky, where the sun pours its golden radiance upon the earth, a pavilion of sublime beauty rises. Resting upon slender marble columns, whose filigree capitals cast delicate shadows upon the warm stone, it stands as a symbol of fleeting eternity—a temple of leisure, created for the silent hours of contemplation.
Roses in full bloom frame the noble structure, their fragrance mingling with the mild breeze that drifts softly through the cypresses. The floor, made of weathered marble—smoothed by time and warmed by the sun—bears the quiet traces of countless footsteps that once lingered here, dreaming, silent.
Beyond the arcades, a garden of paradisiacal grace unfolds, where the green of olive trees merges with the soft blue of distant mountains. A place where time seems to stand still, as if listening to the lost voices of those who once tarried here—poets, philosophers, lovers.
Here, in the harmony of nature and stone, beauty whispers a quiet truth: that even the fleeting, in its perfection, can be eternal.
Cardinal Kalixtus had this pavilion built in his palace gardens as a retreat amidst nature. His gaze rested upon the rooftops of Rome, the fountains of his expansive pool landscape, for which it was presently too cold. The rosebuds had already begun to show, and it was warm enough to linger in the pavilion, where he greeted his guests today from one of the grand armchairs, upholstered in white and gold, exuding comfort.
The table was richly set with fruits and delicate pastries, inviting one to taste. Before the Cardinal stood a carafe of wine from the Kingdom of Kakheti—the land where wine had its origins and where, even today, it is produced in outstanding quality, shimmering almost black in his crystal goblet. A feast for the senses, lulling the mind into distant wanderings.
At his side lay Anasari, his white lion, resting his head upon the Cardinal’s lap, basking in the gentle strokes of his hand. His magnificent golden collar, adorned with sapphires, gave him a regal appearance—one befitting his selective and somewhat arrogant nature, as he found little pleasure in the company of strangers.
The Cardinal, meanwhile, was dressed in ivory-hued robes that shimmered like mother-of-pearl in the sun’s reflection. His white hair was, as always, impeccably styled, and the scent of oud and black roses enveloped him like a sacred apparition, while his keen ice-blue eyes took in every movement around him.
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Sam Mar 01, 2025 1:23 pm Sujet du message: |
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The cardinal invited her to a meeting and the bishop naturally followed immediately.
She knew the reason for the conversation only too well and hoped that there would be an opportunity to clarify the situation here and now.
Branwyn had been stunned by the accusations and insults in the prefecture. She was surprised that she had remained so calm. Normally, she would have given the man a good talking to, but Adelene was a cardinal, so she had to show him respect. However, Branwyn was also one of those people who were not intimidated by titles. Especially not if it wasn't fair.
The bishop approached Calixtus. She greeted him with a kiss on both cheeks and a friendly, warm smile. "I'm glad to see you." _________________
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Adelene Cardinal


Inscrit le: 08 Juil 2020 Messages: 2921 Localisation: Villa Catena
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Posté le: Sam Mar 01, 2025 1:29 pm Sujet du message: |
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The case that brought Cardinal Kermabon to the Palais Doria-Pamphilj was a delicate one. However, as a man of goodwill, he was prepared to listen and show magnanimity. This is why he readily agreed to visit his German neighbour. He had only been to the Palais Doria-Pamphilj once, briefly. But he hadn't had the chance to explore its gardens, and it was to these very grounds that he was led. And what a sight it was! If Kermabon wasn't absorbed in exploring new gardening methods at the Villa Catena, a little further away on the outskirts of the Eternal City, he couldn't help but feel envious.
After being announced, he was ushered in and led past Kalixtus, whom he greeted with respectful cordiality. They would take the time to discuss a subject that fascinated him, but first it was essential to clear up a toxic situation that had gone on for too long. Turning a quarter of a torso, he discovered that the very subject of this interview had already arrived. He nodded, refusing to be more polite to someone who had been so rude to him.
Kermabon followed, taking advantage of the silence to observe the garden and its splendours.
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Kalixtus Cardinal


Inscrit le: 24 Fév 2013 Messages: 15174 Localisation: Roma, Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj
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Posté le: Dim Mar 02, 2025 4:18 pm Sujet du message: |
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Kalixtus greeted Branwyn with kisses on the cheeks and pointed to one of the armchairs.
Anasari looked up in annoyance, as I had stopped the cuddling for a moment, and the good guy was always very jealous when it came to his time with Kalixtus.
Then Adelene followed, and he realised that the cardinal was very impressed by the little paradise that had opened up here and yes, it was one of those resting places that were particularly important to Kalixtus, as it was where he recovered from all the work that rained down on him during the day without interruption. But that was the Lord's will.
Welcome to Doria Pamphilj. Wine or water? He pointed to one of the armchairs for Adelene and reached for the wine to pour himself a glass.
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Lun Mar 03, 2025 9:05 am Sujet du message: |
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Branwyn calmly took a seat after she had politely greeted Cardinal Adelene, had a glass of wine poured for her, crossed his legs elegantly and waited. _________________
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Adelene Cardinal


Inscrit le: 08 Juil 2020 Messages: 2921 Localisation: Villa Catena
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Posté le: Lun Mar 03, 2025 9:26 am Sujet du message: |
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After thanking Kalixtus, Adelene was about to politely decline the offer of wine in favour of water, but Branwyn left her no choice. ‘Once again’ he thought, before taking the glass. After all, if he had listened to what he really wanted, he would have chosen wine.
This is undoubtedly the best season for nature. The garden of my Villa Catena is getting ready to bud, and yesterday I spent a long day pruning fruit trees... I hope to be able to let you taste the peaches this year. They're juicy and sweet.
Then he changed his mind and, after dipping his lips in the wine, said;
But we're not here to talk about gardening or horticulture, I suppose.
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Son Éminence Adelène de Kermabon - Cardinal de Saint Nicomaque de l'Esquilin - Archevêque de Bordeaux |
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Kalixtus Cardinal


Inscrit le: 24 Fév 2013 Messages: 15174 Localisation: Roma, Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj
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Posté le: Lun Mar 03, 2025 2:11 pm Sujet du message: |
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Kalixtus raised his glass and toasted his guests before taking a sip, letting the taste glide over his tongue. A lively drop, truly blessed.
"I must admit, I envy Cardinal Adelene's place of work in Bordeaux. Few regions produce finer wine—except, perhaps, for the Kingdom of Kakheti, from where this very drop originates. It is the cradle of all vineyards. Kakheti was once conquered by the Romans, who carried its vines to Italy and then to the rest of the world. Every place has its merits. Montepulciano produces the finest Italian wine, and Bordeaux the finest French. Brother Roderic tried to convince me of the jewels of Seville—a dark, effervescent wine. Less elegant than those of Bordeaux.
But this one—almost black. It embodies the origin. It embodies the divine act of creation when the Lord entrusted us with this fruit. To taste it from the source is a true revelation.
Nature teaches us much, which is why the garden is not only a place of rest but also of discipline. It governs our time, our labor, and our care. A garden is a symbol of the Church, of mankind, and of our place in this world, which God has given us—the place of the cultivator, not the creator.
For me, then, it is not so unusual to speak of gardens. I did not know you were such a great admirer of nature, and I am delighted to learn it. A grand greenhouse is currently being constructed on one of my estates. It will surpass this palace in size and offer a home to the botanical wonders of divine creation.
Of course, I will not jealously keep these discoveries to myself. The botanical academy will be housed there—one of the sciences I am most eager to foster.
Mother Branwyn, as you know, leads the Jesuit abbey in Heiligenbronn—a monastic complex renowned for its brewing and its herb garden, which is why the abbey is dedicated to Saint Hildegard.
Perhaps, despite all discord, you have something in common after all." _________________
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Lun Mar 03, 2025 2:30 pm Sujet du message: |
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Branwyn continued to sit relaxed in his armchair, savouring the wine and not interfering in the cardinals' conversation. She observed quietly and let her thoughts drift. _________________
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Adelene Cardinal


Inscrit le: 08 Juil 2020 Messages: 2921 Localisation: Villa Catena
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Posté le: Lun Mar 03, 2025 5:22 pm Sujet du message: |
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And one smiled at the other, as the conversation turned to gardens, a subject of great importance to the young Cardinal.
I am pleased to discover this side of you that I was unaware of, and it gives me great pleasure. Even though I do not follow the same school of thought and try to favour the impulses of nature and to restrict them as little as possible, I do not question the need for discipline. In the gardens of Catena, however, I apply the principle of free will to a certain extent, intervening only when absolutely necessary. For example, I prune the fruit trees. But I try to use the gentlest pruning techniques, just enough to 'amuse the sap', as a famous French gardener once put it. For everything else, I let the plants take the most suitable positions they choose. The balance is slow to establish, but eventually the garden finds its own order and the plants interact, structure themselves, shape each other, sometimes fight and destroy each other, making room for new species... The small animals also play a central role, carrying out a kind of selection. Like the wind, they carry the seeds and spread them out, like a painter applying touches of pigment to an empty canvas.
At first glance, I agree, the project may seem far more chaotic than it actually is. In the end, it will result in a garden that strictly respects higher laws, and everything will eventually find its rightful place, determined not by the hand of man, but by the collective interactions willed by the Creator.
He raised the wine to his lips, rolled it around his tongue and then commented.
I commend your taste in wine. I will see to it that a few cases of Bordeaux are sent to you as soon as I return. As for a visit to Heiligenbronn, I would be delighted, provided Mother Branwyn does not crucify me on my arrival. _________________
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Mar Mar 04, 2025 7:33 am Sujet du message: |
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Branwyn didn't say anything back and just smiled gently. She toasted him, took another sip of wine and listened to the conversation about gardens and plants. _________________
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Kalixtus Cardinal


Inscrit le: 24 Fév 2013 Messages: 15174 Localisation: Roma, Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj
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Posté le: Jeu Mar 06, 2025 2:30 am Sujet du message: |
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He listened attentively to Adelene's words and smiled.
The mother abbey of the Jesuits here in Rome has primarily dedicated itself to olives, establishing an abbey around a massive olive tree. Recently, I have added an orange grove. It will outlast my lifetime, and I believe the pilgrims will enjoy resting in the shade of the orange trees, savoring a sweet fruit for refreshment while taking in the breathtaking view of Rome.
Is it not similar in Heiligenbronn, Branwyn? Pilgrims come for the herbs and the beer, and to admire the relics of Saint Hildegard?
In the past, they also came for the healing balms and medical care. But you would not remember that—I was young myself back then. Heiligenbronn was not always a Jesuit abbey; it was once an independent monastery, serving both as a place of education and as a penal colony.
Kalixtus laughed. 'And I was often in Heiligenbronn, for I was not very obedient.'
He winked at them both.
We Jesuits are direct people, but we have a soul that is also dedicated to mysticism. We find God most clearly in the nature of his creation. The Jesuits tend to use this knowledge scientifically for the people. For example, through the secrets of the art of brewing or the production of selves and tinctures in Heiligenbronn.
Here at the mother abbey, we have made excellent discoveries about the effects of olive and orange oils on people's health. We are working on new processes for the gentle pressing of oils, which we naturally also sell and use.
Your image of the garden is beautiful and brutal at the same time. But that's not how life is. Life is a dangerous thing, it can end quickly at any time. I am certainly a man who prefers control and outside intervention, but there is a certain fascination for morbidities such as ruined temples and ruins or even sub-gene cultures.
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Jeu Mar 06, 2025 9:01 am Sujet du message: |
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"I have to disagree, Your Eminence," she replied gently. "The abbey has been neglected for too long for any soul to remember that it still exists. The herb garden had withered, the orchard was untended and beer was no longer brewed. It is only in the last year or so that people have realised that the abbey still exists and beer production has been revived. The herb garden is slowly developing and we hope that this year's fruit harvest will be more abundant than last year." _________________
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Kalixtus Cardinal


Inscrit le: 24 Fév 2013 Messages: 15174 Localisation: Roma, Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj
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Posté le: Ven Mar 07, 2025 2:22 pm Sujet du message: |
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Everything in the world is subject to the laws of being and passing away. Yet at times, and this is the good in it, things experience a rebirth.
In its history, the Abbey of Heiligenbronn is not unlike the Gregorian Order.
Thus, you both share a similar fate, though some aspects may be easier on one side and more difficult on the other.
I have heard of harsh words and misunderstandings between you—so much so that even the Pope spoke to me about it.
I believe that in the Church, we do not only encounter different characters but also the most diverse perspectives on one and the same matter.
The dedication we pour into our projects can easily be undone by administrative decisions. This creates fear, but it should never lead us to question the administration itself or to lose our composure.
We, as clerics, possess an inner dignity that must remain untouchable.
I wish to give you the opportunity to resolve your differences here and today—while preserving your dignity.
It is regrettable to see two such distinguished clerics in disharmony, especially as both of you must work closely together in the future.
Therefore, I hope that this conversation can and will restore harmony—for the good of the Holy Mother Church, whom we all serve.
Fundamentally, as I see it, this is a communication problem—one that we must seek to resolve together. We will not approach this matter emotionally, but instead examine it constructively and rationally. For communication problems are often cultural, human, and emotional in nature—and can be solved with understanding and calm.
Branwyn, in your view, what is the root of this problem? Can you give us insight—without passing judgment?
Do you believe this misunderstanding stems from a fundamental difference in perspective, or is it rather the result of an unfortunate chain of events? _________________
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Adelene Cardinal


Inscrit le: 08 Juil 2020 Messages: 2921 Localisation: Villa Catena
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Posté le: Ven Mar 07, 2025 3:55 pm Sujet du message: |
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Since Branwyn had been invited to speak first, Adelene waited curiously for her reply. The questions Kalixtus was asking were, in every way, the same ones he was asking himself. _________________
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Branwyn

Inscrit le: 29 Mar 2023 Messages: 515 Localisation: Rom, Palazzetto Alessandrini
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Posté le: Sam Mar 08, 2025 9:37 am Sujet du message: |
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Branwyn put down the wine, looked openly at Cardinal Kalixtus and nodded. Good, then she would begin.
"It was about the fact of the abbey's consecration. In the documents of Canon Law, the labelling of the group or the building is somewhat misleading. Cardinal Adelene and I were in a conversation. The conversation ended with the remark that I would speak to you about this in order to clarify what exactly was meant by the passage. As you know, I started talking to you about this, but then the Cardinal approached you and the Pope at the same time. You did not send him back to me so that I could clarify the situation in my capacity as prefect, but clarified with him that the passage did not refer to a parish, but in fact to the entire abbey. So good ... After I asked you about this, you informed me that the abbey must first be consecrated and registered before the oaths can be pronounced and recognised.
I informed Cardinal Adelene of this. To which I received no reply, but he withdrew some access to the abbey. I explained to him once again what you had asked me to do. After there was no response, I left a note in his office in the prefecture saying that if the abbey was not consecrated, the oaths could not be recognised.
He then went to the Order's office in the prefecture to seek dialogue.
Citation: | What you seem to ignore is that the powers conferred on you also belong to your superiors, and in this sense it is perfectly legitimate for me to address the Chancellor of the Congregation and the Pope directly if I feel that you are not well placed to answer the questions put to you correctly or if I feel that you do not understand things properly.
Your interpretation of Kalixtus's words is yet another blatant example of this. You really must be extremely ill-informed to deduce that Kalixtus is stating what you are saying, and that there is a precise order between the consecration of the abbey and the taking of the oath.
Your nerve is staggering, and is matched only by your bad faith, or your bad will, it's up to you.
Since you don't seem to understand, or to take me seriously, consider that you have exhausted my patience. I want nothing more to do with you. You have demonstrated your total incompetence, your insolence and your insubordination. You're a complete waste of time.
I therefore expect you to apologise to me from now on, and this will at least be a prerequisite if you are ever to set foot again in Seclin Abbey, which, as Rector, I categorically refuse you access to, on the grounds of your bad faith and insolence.
In future I'll be dealing with Kalixtus directly.
I sincerely hope that you will come to your senses and remember who you are talking to.
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Citation: | Don't reverse the roles. And don't complain that you've upset me with your insolence. When you attack people, you shouldn't cry to see them defend themselves.
You are clearly demonstrating your attempt at abuse of power and corruption. And I now understand the warnings I received about you.
At least you seem to have understood something of this misadventure; you owe respect to a Cardinal. Saying it is one thing, but putting it into practice would be much more interesting, in your case. |
For daring to defend my position and my honor. _________________
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