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The term Roman Curia usually refers to the administrative apparatus of the Catholic Church. The name Curia comes from the institutions of ancient Rome. The Roman curia intended as the administrative apparatus of the Catholic Church was the product of evolution, rather than a creation by someone. Right from the early days the Bishop of Rome (the Pope) was assisted by a college of priests to run his diocese. This was expanded into a College of Cardinals which administered the Catholic Church as a whole, rather than just the diocese of Rome. The consistories (formal meeting of the Sacred College of Cardinals) became more and more frequent. Innocent III (1198-1216) held consistories three times a week. Specialised committees of cardinals were also established. They started with temporary mandates and then became permanent bodies and the College of Cardinals became more of a bureaucratic body. The term Curia first appeared in a papal document in 1089, under Urban II (1088-1099).
In ancient Rome there were two types of curia. One was an administrative division and an assembly. The other was the senate house.
The curiae (plural of curia) were administrative divisions created by Romulus, the founder of Rome and its first king. He divided Rome into three administrative divisions, the tribes which were subdivided into 10 curiae, giving a total of 30. Each curia provided 100 soldiers to make up an army of 3,000. To decide on the succession of Romulus, the Assembly of the Curiae (comitia curiata) was created. It elected new kings. It is often translated into assembly of the people. Whilst this translation reflects the fact that the people elected the king through this body, assembly of the constituencies would be more accurate. Each curia was like a constituency. It met to vote separately from the other curiae and the vote of a single curia counted as one vote. The final decision was reached through a majority of the votes of all the curiae. It is not clear whether this assembly voted on other matters, besides electing the king.
The role of the comitia curiata changed when the fifth king of Rome, Servius Tullius (reigned 578 - 535 BC) created two new assemblies: the Assembly of the Soldiers and the Assembly of the Tribes. The latter was composed of 35 tribes which were administrative divisions, not ethnic ones, which included the areas which Rome had conquered around Latium (land of the Latins) and aimed at integrating their peoples into the Roman state. The functions of these two new assemblies during the monarchy (753-509 BC) are not known. It is known that the curiae lost its role of recruiting soldiers, which was taken over by the state. It is also known that in the Republic (590-27 BC) other assemblies took over the roles of the Comitia Curiata and that the latter decayed.
The curia as a senate house started with the third king, Tullius Hostilius (reigned 673 BC - 642 BC) who built the first one. Prior to this the senators met outdoors. This building was named Curia Hostilia. This building was demolished by Lucius Cornelius Sulla in 80 BC to build a larger one because he doubled the number of senators. The new building was named Curia Cornelia. Julius Caesar started the construction of a new senate house because he increased the number of senators by one third. This work was completed by Augustus in 29 BC. It was named Curia Julia and it is still standing in the Roman Forum.
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What are the three institutions created to prtect plebeians?
The Rman Gens,The Roman Curia,and The Roman Tribes
What were the important buildings in the forum?
The important building in the forum were mainly the temples and the treasury. There was, at one time, the senate house. There was the basilica Julia, the Temple of Vesta and the headquarters of the Pontifex Maximun. There was also the Rostra, although not a building, it was the platform for public speaking. There wee various memorial arches and columns.
Where would the roman government have meetings?
The Roman government was the senate and they would have meetings in the Curia or senate house -- when they had one. It seems that the various senate houses were always burning down. Otherwise they would meet in any temple or basilica that was large enough to hold them.
Why were Roman shields made?
They were made to defend Roman people as well as to make formations such as turtoise.
What were the ancient roman baths made of?
The Roman bathhouses were made of concrete with a facing in stone or bricks.
What are the three institutions created to prtect plebeians?
The Rman Gens,The Roman Curia,and The Roman Tribes
What do you call the people who work directly under the pope?
The Roman Curia.
Where was Pope Benedict a cardinal before becoming pope?
He was a cardinal in the Roman Curia.
How much does a soda cost in curia?
The curia means ÒcourtÓ in the Latin and is traditionally a reference to the Roman court. The cost of a soda in the curia would depend on if it is purchased in vending machine or a restaurant since the price always different between the two.
What is the name for the papal court of Roman Catholics?
The Roman Curia (sometimes anglicized as the Court of Rome) Also known as the Holy See
Is there a cardinal from the US in Vatican City?
The following two cardinals from the United States are working in the Vatican as of January 2014. Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, Roman Curia James Michael Cardinal Harvey, Archpriest of the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura {Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls Basilica}, Roman Curia Maggiore {Saint Mary Major Basilica}, Roman Curia
Who assists the pope?
The pope relies on the assistance of the Roman Curia, the College of Cardinals and other bishops throughout the world. For the day to day administration of the Church and Vatican City he relies a great deal on the camerlengo and other members of the Roman Curia. At major liturgies he is assisted by the Papal Master of Ceremonies.
List of cabinet members of Pope John Paul II?
Popes do not have 'cabinets.' They are assisted in their work by members of the Roman Curia.
When was Magna Curia created?
Magna Curia was created in 1621.
When was Francesco Curia born?
Francesco Curia was born in 1538.
When did Francesco Curia die?
Francesco Curia died in 1610.
What building ancient Rome Consul be in?
The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.The ancient Roman consul was a political office, not a collective body. The consuls could be described as the leaders of the senate. They met wherever the senate was meeting. They met in the "Curia" or senate house when they had one (it had been burnt down a few times). If not in the curia, the senate would meet at any gathering point the consul chose. This was usually a temple.
