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Giovanni Salamone death

Could you tell me what is meant at the bottom by Chiesa dei (?) RRPP Cappuccini, and what is below that?



http://yfrog.com/ndgiovannisalamonedeath18j

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I see the abbreviation used in relation to various religious orders such as the Jesuits, the Dominicans, and the Capuchins. It may mean "Reverend Fathers," but I really don't know for sure. Here is a link to a list of ecclesiastical abbreviations:

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01022a.htm
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Below that it says:

For the notifications of Calogero Lamendola and Ninfa Cotta (sp?) of Monte-

In other words, this was a document that was needed for this couple's marriage.
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Thanks, that's very interesting.
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It states "gli sepolto nella Chiesa ... Cappucini"
which refers to a burial...

Maybe it is the same as your older thread...

http://www.italiangenealogy.com/Forums/ ... ucini.html

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maestra36 wrote:I see the abbreviation used in relation to various religious orders such as the Jesuits, the Dominicans, and the Capuchins. It may mean "Reverend Fathers," but I really don't know for sure. Here is a link to a list of ecclesiastical abbreviations:

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01022a.htm
I confirm that RRPP=Reverendi Padri=Reverend Fathers
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Thanks for confirming the meaning of the abbreviation, Livio.
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Thanks to both of you. I thought it might have to do with the Capuchins but I've never seen the RRPP before.
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