De Celestino in papa et Henrico imperatore vi.
The Founding Year of the German House
The Teutonic Order traces its origin to the year 1190, under Pope Celestine and Emperor Henry VI.
At this time, in which the order of the German house had its beginning and origin — namely, in the year of our Lord 1190 — Celestine was pope and Henry VI was emperor.
Source Citation
A brief citation and section reference marks the source for the preceding chronological note.
(Dusb. I. c. 2.)
Read the original Latin
Hoc tempore, quo ortum et originem habuit ordo domus Theutonice scilicet anno domini MCXC Celestinus papa in et Henricus vi imperator regnaverunt. (Dusb. I. c. 2.)
Chronicon Terrae Prussiae (Chronicle of the Prussian Land) companion
Keep reading the sources for yourself
The full 428-chapter chronicle — and 78+ other historic works — readable daily in the free Chosen Portion iOS app
The knights kept fixed daily hours of prayer alongside their campaigns; Chosen Portion keeps the fixed daily reading and drops the campaigning.
- The complete chronicle in modern English, in portions under 5 minutes
- Pericope headings that let you navigate 428 chapters by theme
- A daily reading habit that outlasts the 5-week course