Gelasius II

In January 1118 Paschal died and was succeeded by Gelasius II.

While Pope Gelasius II. was celebrating mass in this church, he was attacked by armed bands of the inimical houses of Leone and Frangipani, and was only rescued by the assistance of his nephew Gaetano, after a conflict of some hours.

Here, in 1118, fifty-one cardinals took refuge, and elected Gelasius II. as Pope.

Close to this church stood the Palace of Pope Gelasius II.

His partisans gave him for successor, Gelasius II. whom the Frangipani, a family devoted to the emperor, were unwilling to recognize.