Lucius II

In the case of the Cathari who confessed at Li�ge in 1144, and were with difficulty rescued from the mob who sought to burn them, the church authorities applied to Lucius II. for instructions as to what disposition should be made of them.

It was repaired by Gregory II. early in the eighth century; the monastery was added by Benedict VII. about 975, and the whole was rebuilt by Lucius II. in 1144.

From its origin a Greek monastery, it was assigned by Lucius II., in 1141, to the Benedictines of the Cluny rule.

The pontificate of Çelestine II. and that of Lucius II. who followed him, scarcely completed two years; but these are memorable from the disturbances which agitated the city and environs of Rome.

Lucius II. stormed the Capitol and died defending his rights, but his successor was forced to fly the eternal city.