Graceful17 Ontology
type: Ontology
created: 2025-10-22T23:41:18
creator: Bruno Boute
creator: Christoph Sander
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
status: draft
preferred namespace prefix: grace
backward compatible with: https://w3id.org/grace/ontology/1.0.0
imports: geosparql
prior version: https://w3id.org/grace/ontology/1.0.2
version IRI: https://w3id.org/grace/ontology/1.0.3
generated at time: 2025-10-22T23:41:18
citation: Sander, Christoph; Boute, Bruno. (2025). The Graceful17 Ontology, https://w3id.org/g17/ontology (Version 1.0.3)

Abbey
type: Class
comment: A type of church that houses a community of monks or nuns under the authority of an abbot or abbess, typically secluded and dedicated to monastic life.
subclass of: seat of worship

abbreviated name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: archive
range: string
sub property of: archive literal

absolution
type: Class
comment: An ecclesiastical privilege granted by the Church authority, allowing a deviation from the usual canonical laws or rules for specific cases, often used to address unique circumstances or hardships.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

act of grace
type: Class
subclass of: event

address
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Class
  union of: archive
  union of: place
range: string
sub property of: place literal

affiliated to institution
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: biographical event
  union of: person
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

affiliation
type: Class
subclass of: career

aka
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: appellation literal

also called
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: appellation literal

anything
type: Class
comment: any named resource in the knowledge base

apostolic absolution
type: Class
subclass of: papal grace

apostolic dispensation
type: Class
comment: An apostolic dispensation is a special exemption granted directly by the Pope or the Holy See, allowing a deviation from a Church law or regulation in exceptional circumstances. This type of dispensation is typically reserved for significant matters, such as resolving impediments to marriage, relaxing canonical obligations, or addressing unique pastoral needs
subclass of: papal grace
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

apostolic provision
type: Class
comment: A formal ecclesiastical decree issued by the Pope, governing the provision of ecclesiastical offices and benefits, often in response to specific events or needs within the Church.
subclass of: papal grace
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: deceased in Rome
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: during sede vancate
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: event circumstances
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: provision type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: source subregister
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: provision subform
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: vacancy date

apostolic supplication
type: Class
comment: An apostolic supplication is a special exemption granted directly by the Pope or the Holy See, allowing a deviation from a Church law or regulation in exceptional circumstances. This type of supplication is typically reserved for significant matters, such as resolving impediments to marriage, relaxing canonical obligations, or addressing unique pastoral needs
subclass of: papal grace

appellation literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: Literal

archdeanery
type: Class
comment: An archdeanery is a larger or more prominent division within a diocese, typically encompassing multiple deaneries. It may be overseen by an archdean, who has a role similar to a dean but with broader responsibilities.
subclass of: institution

archdiocese
type: Class
comment: The primary diocese of an ecclesiastical province, led by an archbishop who oversees the suffragan dioceses within the province.
subclass of: diocese

archive
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of archive

archive literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: archive
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

archive name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: archive
range: string
sub property of: archive literal

archive object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: source
range: archive
sub property of: refers to

authority by institution
type: ObjectProperty
comment: an institution being in charge or acting as authority
domain: event
range: institution
sub property of: in capacity of

Basilica
type: Class
comment: A church granted ceremonial privileges by the Pope, often distinguished by its architectural grandeur and historical significance, serving both liturgical and administrative roles.
subclass of: seat of worship

benefice
type: Class
comment: A right or title granted to an ecclesiastical position, allowing the holder to receive income or benefits in exchange for performing religious duties.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  min cardinality: 1
  on property: benefice category
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: in diocese
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: church category
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: disambiguation of a location of an institution
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: in vicariate
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: religious order

benefice category
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A classification used to describe the type or status of a church benefice, reflecting its importance, revenue size, or administrative role within the church hierarchy.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

benefice taxation
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The assessment or assignment of financial value to a benefice, indicating the income or revenue it generates, typically for taxation or financial management purposes within the church.
domain: event
range: monetary value
sub property of: has monetary value

benefice title
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A specific ecclesiastical name or title dedicated to a benefice, often reflecting its patron saint, founding figure, or primary function within the church community.
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: dedication
sub property of: dedicated to

biographical event
type: Class
subclass of: event
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: biography subject
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has father
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has mother

biography event
type: ObjectProperty
domain: person
range: biographical event
sub property of: participates in
inverse of: biography subject

biography subject
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe the subject of a biographical event.
domain: biographical event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

birth
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

birth place
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The specific place where an individual was born, important for legal, genealogical, or historical records.
domain: person
range: place
sub property of: related to place

broader
type: ObjectProperty
type: TransitiveProperty
domain: type
range: type
sub property of: type object

called
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: A primary name of a resource
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: appellation literal

Cantor's house
type: Class
comment: A cantor’s house historically refers to the residence of a cantor, a person responsible for leading liturgical music or chanting in a church, synagogue, or other religious setting. It could also serve as a place for rehearsing or organizing musical activities related to worship.
subclass of: seat of worship

cardinal with duties
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A cardinal assigned specific responsibilities, often administrative or liturgical, reflecting their integral role in the governance of the Church and their close collaboration with the Pope.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

cardinal with indult
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A cardinal who has been granted an indult, which is a special permission or privilege, typically for a specific purpose outside the usual norms of ecclesiastical law.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

care of souls
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term indicating an ecclesiastical duty or office that involves the pastoral care and spiritual welfare of the church's parishioners.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

career
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

cathedral
type: Class
comment: The principal church of a diocese, housing the bishop's official seat or cathedra, central to diocesan liturgy and administration.
subclass of: seat of worship

Chapel
type: Class
comment: A small religious building, often located on private grounds or within an institution, used for worship and prayer, typically serving a specific group or community.
subclass of: seat of worship

church
type: Class
comment: A building used for public Christian worship, typically smaller and less formal than a cathedral, serving the local community's spiritual needs.
subclass of: seat of worship

church category
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to categorize a church according to its function, size, or liturgical status, such as cathedral, parish church, or chapel.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

church title
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A specific name or title given to a church, often reflecting its dedication to a saint, historical significance, or geographical location.
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: dedication
sub property of: dedicated to

coadjutary
type: Class
comment: An auxiliary or assisting role within the church, where the incumbent supports another cleric in their duties, often due to age or health reasons.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

Collegiate church
type: Class
comment: A church endowed with a corporate body of clergy organized as a collegiate body, typically serving a larger community with a focus on liturgical services and choral music.
subclass of: seat of worship

commenda
type: Class
comment: A temporary ecclesiastical assignment where a cleric holds an office and administers its revenues, often without the obligation of residency or regular duties.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

competitor
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe someone who is in competition or a candidate for a benefice.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

confidence
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: type

contains
type: ObjectProperty
domain: place
range: place
sub property of: place object

contains custom
type: ObjectProperty
domain: place
range: place
sub property of: place object
inverse of: falls within custom

context explanation
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: string
sub property of: date literal

continent
type: Class
comment: A large geographical division of the world, categorized in ecclesiastical terms for administrative and missionary purposes.
subclass of: place

contributor
type: Class
subclass of: anything

contributor literal
type: DatatypeProperty
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

contributor name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: contributor
range: string
sub property of: contributor literal

cool id
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: identifier literal

correspondance
type: Class
subclass of: textual source

credit
type: Class
subclass of: anything

currency
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The currency of a monetary value
domain: monetary value
range: type

current possessor
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe an individual who currently holds a benefice or position, relevant in administrative, legal, and ecclesiastical contexts.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

custom region
type: Class
comment: A specific area defined or customized for particular administrative, ecclesiastical, or geographical purposes, often tailored to local needs or historical boundaries.
subclass of: place

custom sub-region
type: Class
comment: A smaller, specific division within a custom region, also defined according to particular administrative, geographical, or ecclesiastical requirements.
subclass of: place

date
type: Class
subclass of: anything

date attribute
type: ObjectProperty
comment: Additional attributes for a date that provide details beyond the encoding as date period
domain: date
range: type
sub property of: type object

date literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

date object
type: ObjectProperty
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: event
range: date
sub property of: refers to

Deaconry
type: Class
comment: A church benefice specifically dedicated to a deacon, emphasizing their liturgical and community service roles within the church's structure.
subclass of: seat of worship

deanery
type: Class
comment: A deanery is a grouping of neighboring parishes within a diocese, overseen by a dean. It facilitates collaboration among parishes and supports the bishop in administering the diocese.
subclass of: institution

death
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

deceased in Rome
type: ObjectProperty
comment: Designation for someone who has died in Rome, often used in ecclesiastical records to denote the significant passing of church figures in the Vatican's vicinity.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: event circumstances

decided by
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe someone who has received a benefit, office, or provision from an ecclesiastical authority.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

dedicated to
type: ObjectProperty
comment: dedication?
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: dedication
sub property of: dedication object

dedication
type: Class
comment: to be discussed
subclass of: anything

dedication literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: dedication
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

dedication object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: dedication
sub property of: refers to

dedication of
type: ObjectProperty
domain: dedication
range: institution
sub property of: institution object

dedication scope
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The entity or compound this dedication extends to
domain: dedication
range: type

described by
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: description
sub property of: refers to

description
type: Class
comment: https://cidoc-crm.org/Entity/e13-attribute-assignment/version-6.2.1
subclass of: anything

dimensions
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: source
range: decimal
sub property of: source literal

diocese
type: Class
comment: A diocese that is under the jurisdiction of an archdiocese, with its bishop typically reporting to the metropolitan archbishop.
subclass of: institution

disambiguation of a location of an institution
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An event or process where the specific location of an institution is clarified or identified to resolve ambiguities, often within church documents or records.
domain: object
range: place
sub property of: related to place

dispensation
type: Class
comment: An ecclesiastical privilege granted by the Church authority, allowing a deviation from the usual canonical laws or rules for specific cases, often used to address unique circumstances or hardships.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

during sede vancate
type: ObjectProperty
comment: Vacancy occurred during which a diocese or archdiocese is without a prelate installed in office, with the prelate's office being the cathedral.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: event circumstances

EarthWorks
type: ObjectProperty
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: Polygons of the boundaries of ca. 750 dioceses across Latin Christendom as they appeared between 1200-1500. Rather than corresponding to any particular year, the map is an amalgam that displays all Latin dioceses that existed at some point during this period. The map excludes dioceses in the Latin East and in parts of eastern Europe whose boundaries are unknown (or were never established).
domain: anything
range: anyURI
sub property of: LOD

ecclesiastical province
type: Class
comment: A major administrative division within the church, encompassing several dioceses and governed by a metropolitan archbishop, coordinating regional church affairs.
subclass of: institution

education
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

ended
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: date
sub property of: date literal

entry
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of entry

entry literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: entry
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

entry object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: entry
sub property of: refers to

episcopal dispensation
type: Class
subclass of: episcopal grace

episcopal grace
type: Class
subclass of: act of grace

episcopal provision
type: Class
comment: A formal ecclesiastical decree issued by the Pope, governing the provision of ecclesiastical offices and benefits, often in response to specific events or needs within the Church.
subclass of: episcopal grace

event
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: event date
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: expedition date
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: place of event
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of event

event circumstances
type: ObjectProperty
comment: circumstances of an event a categorical data
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

event date
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The date on which a provision, appointment, or assignment to an ecclesiastical office was made, crucial for historical records and legal documentation.
domain: event
range: date
sub property of: has time span

event described by entity
type: ObjectProperty
domain: event
range: anything
sub property of: refers to

event object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: date
  union of: event
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
range: event
sub property of: refers to

event related to event
type: ObjectProperty
type: SymmetricProperty
domain: event
range: event
sub property of: event object

event related to object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: event
range: object
sub property of: object object

example
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: string
sub property of: type literal

executor
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An official appointed to ensure the execution of ecclesiastical laws and decisions, often tasked with overseeing adherence to canonical directives in specific contexts or situations.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

expedition date
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The date on which a provision, appointment, or assignment to an ecclesiastical office was made, crucial for historical records and legal documentation.
domain: event
range: date
sub property of: has time span

falls within
type: ObjectProperty
domain: place
range: place
sub property of: place object
inverse of: contains

falls within calculated
type: ObjectProperty
domain: place
range: place
sub property of: place object

falls within custom
type: ObjectProperty
domain: place
range: place
sub property of: place object

family name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

fixed amount
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: monetary value
range: decimal
sub property of: money literal

floating amount
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: monetary value
range: decimal
sub property of: money literal

folio
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: entry
range: string
sub property of: entry literal

for church
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An object applies to a specific church
domain: object
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

former possessor
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe an individual who previously held a benefice or position, important in contexts involving inheritance, legal disputes, or historical records.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

full name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

full name unordered
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: Starting with first name
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

geometry
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Class
  union of: archive
  union of: institution
  union of: place
range: geoJSONLiteral
sub property of: place literal

given name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

governs
type: ObjectProperty
type: TransitiveProperty
domain: institution
range: institution
sub property of: institution object
inverse of: under jurisdiction

grace stakeholder
type: ObjectProperty
comment: participant in an event of papal grace
domain: person
range: papal grace
sub property of: participates in
inverse of: biography subject

has father
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe the fatherhood relationship with regard to a subject of a biographical event.
domain: biographical event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

has id
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: identifier literal

has main type
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: archive
  union of: date
  union of: dedication
  union of: entry
  union of: event
  union of: identifier
  union of: institution
  union of: monetary value
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
  union of: source
  union of: type
range: type
sub property of: type object

has monetary value
type: ObjectProperty
domain: event
range: monetary value
sub property of: money object

has mother
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe the motherhood relationship with regard to a subject of a biographical event.
domain: biographical event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

has option
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: Class
  union of: date
  union of: dedication
  union of: event
  union of: institution
  union of: monetary value
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
  union of: type
sub property of: refers to

has participant
type: ObjectProperty
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: person object

has territory
type: ObjectProperty
domain: institution
range: institution territory
sub property of: place object

has time span
type: ObjectProperty
comment: what happened at this date?
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: date
sub property of: date object

has top term
type: ObjectProperty
domain: type
range: type
sub property of: type object

Hermitage
type: Class
comment: A religious building. Hermitages are places of contemplation in which clergy or religious laypeople lead a secluded life of prayer in often secluded hermitages and chapels. They are named after hermits, who do not necessarily have to be religious and live in such buildings or in buildings at all. Hermitages can also be huts or small country houses.
subclass of: seat of worship

holds object
type: ObjectProperty
comment: returns all objects (directly and indirectly) held by an institution
domain: institution
range: object
sub property of: object object

holds office
type: ObjectProperty
comment: the position or office held by a person in a biographical event
domain: biographical event
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

Hospital
type: Class
comment: A building dedicated to healthcare services under the auspices of the church, often providing care for the sick and needy within a religious framework.
subclass of: seat of worship

id type
type: ObjectProperty
range: type
sub property of: has main type

identifier
type: Class
subclass of: anything

identifier literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

identifier object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: anything
range: identifier
sub property of: refers to

identifies
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: anything

ids
type: ObjectProperty
domain: anything
range: identifier
sub property of: identifier object

immaterial object
type: Class
comment: An ecclesiastical privilege granted by the Church authority, allowing a deviation from the usual canonical laws or rules for specific cases, often used to address unique circumstances or hardships.
subclass of: object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

in archive
type: ObjectProperty
domain: source
range: archive
sub property of: archive object

in capacity of
type: ObjectProperty
domain: event
range: institution
sub property of: institution object

in deanery
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term indicating that a church or ecclesiastical office is located within the boundaries of a specific deanery, denoting administrative and geographical affiliation.
domain: object
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

in diocese
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term indicating that a church or ecclesiastical office is located within the boundaries of a specific diocese, denoting administrative and geographical affiliation.
domain: object
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

in ecclesiastical province
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A designation for churches or ecclesiastical offices that are part of a larger ecclesiastical province, highlighting broader administrative structures and church governance.
domain: object
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

in source
type: ObjectProperty
domain: entry
range: source
sub property of: source object

in structure
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: entry
  union of: event
range: type
sub property of: type object

in thesaurus
type: ObjectProperty
domain: type
range: Class
  union of: thesaurus
  union of: type
sub property of: type object

in vicariate
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term indicating that a church or ecclesiastical office is located within the boundaries of a specific apostolic vicariate, denoting administrative and geographical affiliation.
domain: object
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

indeterminate suffragan diocese
type: Class
comment: A type of ecclesiastical institution whose precise hierarchical or geographical affiliations are not clearly defined, often within a larger diocesan structure.
subclass of: diocese

indult
type: Class
comment: An ecclesiastical privilege granted by the Church authority, allowing a deviation from the usual canonical laws or rules for specific cases, often used to address unique circumstances or hardships.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

informal patron
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A person who exerts influence over the appointment of ecclesiastical positions through personal or political connections, rather than formal legal rights.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

institution
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of institution

institution literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: institution
range: Literal

institution name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: institution
range: string
sub property of: institution literal

institution object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: dedication
  union of: event
  union of: institution
  union of: monetary value
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
range: institution
sub property of: refers to

institution territory
type: Class
comment: A term for a geographic area within ecclesiastical records that comprises the boundaries of an institution’s jurisdiction.
subclass of: place

is duplicate of
type: ObjectProperty
comment: if an event or object is interpreted as a semantic duplicate of another entity of the same class.
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
sub property of: refers to

is regard of
type: ObjectProperty
domain: type
range: description
inverse of: regards

judge
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A person, usually two, who act as judges in the allocation of offices in the diocese and oversee the process. Not mentioned in Roman sources.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

kinship
type: ObjectProperty
type: SymmetricProperty
comment: Some person being related to another person by kinship
domain: person
range: person
sub property of: person object

legal patron
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An individual or institution with the legal authority to appoint or recommend candidates for ecclesiastical offices, typically rooted in historical rights or privileges.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

letter
type: Class
subclass of: entry

level
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: integer
sub property of: type literal

locality
type: Class
comment: A term for a specific area or neighborhood within a larger geographic or administrative region, often used in ecclesiastical contexts to specify church jurisdictions.
subclass of: place

location
type: Class
comment: A general term for any geographical area or position where a specific event or institution is situated, used broadly in ecclesiastical and secular contexts.
subclass of: place

location of an institution
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The specific place where an institution is based, often important for legal, administrative, or operational purposes.
domain: object
range: place
sub property of: related to place

LOD
type: ObjectProperty
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: anyURI

main property
type: Class
subclass of: term

membership
type: Class
comment: membership in a religious order or society, e.g.
subclass of: career

mid date
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: date
sub property of: date literal

Monastery
type: Class
comment: A religious community where monks or nuns live, work, and worship, following the rules of their religious order, often secluded from the general public to maintain a focus on spiritual life.
subclass of: seat of worship

monetary value
type: Class
subclass of: anything

monetary value normalized
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A normalized representation of a monetary values
domain: monetary value
range: type
sub property of: has main type

money literal
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: the modality of a monetary interest, payment, or obligation
domain: monetary value
range: decimal
sub property of: appellation literal

money object
type: ObjectProperty
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: the modality of a monetary interest, payment, or obligation
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: monetary value
sub property of: refers to

mystery of faith
type: Class
comment: A concept or event that is considered a Mystery of Faithy by the Catholic Church
subclass of: dedication

name suffix
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

name title
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: string
sub property of: person literal

narrative
type: Class
subclass of: entry

narrower
type: ObjectProperty
type: TransitiveProperty
domain: type
range: type
sub property of: type object

natural person
type: Class
comment: A legally recognized individual, as opposed to a corporate entity, involved in legal or church-related matters.
subclass of: person

object
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: care of souls
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: patronage type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of object
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: in deanery
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: place information within church name
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: regular benefice
subclass of: Restriction
  max cardinality: 1
  on property: residence

object described by entity
type: ObjectProperty
domain: object
range: anything
sub property of: refers to

object object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: event
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: object
sub property of: refers to

object related to event
type: ObjectProperty
domain: object
range: event
sub property of: event object
inverse of: event related to object

object related to object
type: ObjectProperty
type: SymmetricProperty
comment: An object that is related to another object, a symmetrical property.
domain: object
range: object
sub property of: object object

object related to object directed
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An object that is related to another object, a non-symmetrical property.
domain: object
range: object
sub property of: object object

Oratory
type: Class
comment: A designated space for prayer and worship, smaller than a church and often privately funded, used for personal devotion or by specific religious communities without the full status of a parish.
subclass of: seat of worship

papal grace
type: Class
subclass of: act of grace
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: providee

Parish
type: Class
comment: A parish is a local community of the faithful within a diocese, entrusted to a parish priest for pastoral care, worship, and administration of sacraments.
comment: A primary ecclesiastical unit providing religious services and community support to a localized area, typically led by a parish priest.
label: parish
subclass of: institution

Parish Church
type: Class
comment: A church serving a local community or parish, often responsible for delivering regular religious services, community engagement, and spiritual guidance to its congregants.
subclass of: seat of worship

Parish hall
type: Class
comment: A building or space associated with a church used for meetings, social activities, and gatherings of the parish community.
subclass of: seat of worship

participates in
type: ObjectProperty
domain: person
range: event
sub property of: event object

patronage type
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term indicating an ecclesiastical duty or office that involves the pastoral care and spiritual welfare of the church's parishioners.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

pension
type: Class
comment: A regular payment made to a cleric or church official, typically as a retirement benefit or for services rendered, not tied to specific duties.
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type

pension value
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The specific monetary amount assigned as a pension to a cleric or church official, reflecting ongoing financial support typically derived from church revenues.
domain: event
range: monetary value
sub property of: has monetary value

person
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of person

person literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: person
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

person object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: date
  union of: dedication
  union of: event
  union of: institution
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
range: person
sub property of: refers to

pertains to
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: institution
sub property of: institution object

physical archive
type: Class
subclass of: archive

physical source
type: Class
subclass of: source

place
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of place

place information within church name
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An event where specific information about a church or ecclesiastical institution's location is officially recorded or clarified, often for legal or administrative purposes.
domain: object
range: place
sub property of: related to place

place literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: place
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

place name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: place
range: string
sub property of: place literal

place object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: event
  union of: institution
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
range: place
sub property of: refers to

place of event
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The specific location where an event occured or was registered.
domain: event
range: place
sub property of: related to place

position
type: Class
comment: office or occupation held by a person
subclass of: career

primary place
type: ObjectProperty
domain: institution
range: place
sub property of: place object

Priory
type: Class
comment: A religious house governed by a prior or prioress, smaller than an abbey but still dedicated to the monastic life of its community members.
subclass of: seat of worship

procurator
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A representative of the suppliciant/providee who takes over his work in Rome: collecting documents, forwarding them to the next office, usually for a fee and often also (distant) relatives. Not metioned in the Per obitum and Expeditiones registers.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

providee
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term used to describe someone who has received a benefit, office, or provision from an ecclesiastical authority.
domain: event
range: person
sub property of: has participant

provision subform
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A specific category or form of ecclesiastical provision, detailing the process or conditions under which church offices or benefices are granted.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

provision type
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A classification that describes the method or conditions under which a benefice or ecclesiastical position is provided, reflecting various canonical and administrative procedures.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

ranking
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: integer
sub property of: type literal

record
type: Class
subclass of: entry

record id
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: An internal integer ID
domain: anything
range: positiveInteger
sub property of: identifier literal

reference date
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: date
sub property of: date literal

refers to
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A wildcard property to find any direct entity relation
domain: anything
range: anything

regards
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: type

region
type: Class
comment: A general term for a larger geographic or administrative area, commonly used in both secular and ecclesiastical contexts to organize territories and manage affairs.
subclass of: place

regular benefice
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A designation for a church benefice that includes responsibilities for pastoral care, typically managed by members of a religious order following specific monastic rules.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

related institution
type: ObjectProperty
comment: An institution that is related to a person.
domain: biographical event
range: institution
sub property of: pertains to

related to place
type: ObjectProperty
comment: what happened at this place
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
range: place
sub property of: place object

related to saint
type: ObjectProperty
domain: dedication
range: dedication
sub property of: dedication object

relative to
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: date
sub property of: date literal

religious order
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A religious order is a community of individuals in a faith tradition, typically within Christianity, who commit to a common spiritual purpose and lifestyle under specific vows, such as poverty, chastity, and obedience. Members dedicate their lives to prayer, service, and sometimes particular missions like education, healthcare, or charity. Religious orders are often guided by a founder’s rule, such as the Rule of St. Benedict for Benedictines, and they operate within broader Church structures.
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
  union of: person
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

residence
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A term explicitly indicating an obligation to reside in some institution.
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

saint
type: Class
comment: An individual saint of the Catholic Church
subclass of: dedication

schema
type: Class
subclass of: anything

schema literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: schema
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

schema name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: schema
range: string
sub property of: schema literal

seat of worship
type: Class
comment: auto-generated from erectChurch()
subclass of: institution

serial source
type: Class
subclass of: textual source

shelf mark
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: source
range: string
sub property of: source literal

source
type: Class
subclass of: anything
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: type of source

source literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: source
range: Literal

source object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: archive
  union of: entry
range: source
sub property of: refers to

source subregister
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A categorization within ecclesiastical record-keeping that organizes documents or data according to the source or origin of the information, often used for administrative clarity.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: in structure

St. Peter's Basilica
type: Class
comment: The largest and most renowned basilica in the world, located in Vatican City, serving as a major pilgrimage site and the principal church of the Roman Catholic Church.
subclass of: seat of worship

started
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: date
range: date
sub property of: date literal

sub-region
type: Class
comment: A specific geographic division within a larger region, used in ecclesiastical and civil administration to organize local governance and church jurisdictions.
subclass of: place

suffragan diocese
type: Class
comment: A diocese that is under the jurisdiction of an archdiocese, with its bishop typically reporting to the metropolitan archbishop.
subclass of: diocese

supreme body of government
type: Class
comment: The highest administrative or governing body within a certain context, such as a government or ecclesiastical organization, responsible for overarching decision-making and policy.
subclass of: institution

term
type: Class
subclass of: type

territorial prelate
type: Class
comment: "nullius"
subclass of: institution

testified by
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: entry
sub property of: entry object

testifies to
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A characteristic of a record or document indicating that it serves as evidence or confirmation of an event, fact, or status.
domain: entry
range: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
sub property of: refers to
inverse of: testified by

testifies to event
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A characteristic of a record or document indicating that it serves as evidence or confirmation of an event, fact, or status.
domain: entry
range: event
sub property of: event object
sub property of: testifies to

testifies to object
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A characteristic of a record or document indicating that it serves as evidence or confirmation of an event, fact, or status.
domain: entry
range: object
sub property of: object object
sub property of: testifies to

textual source
type: Class
subclass of: physical source

thesaurus
type: Class
subclass of: type

title
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: dedication
range: string
sub property of: dedication literal

top term of thesaurus
type: ObjectProperty
domain: type
range: thesaurus
sub property of: type object

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type: DatatypeProperty
domain: entry
range: string
sub property of: entry literal

type
type: Class
subclass of: anything

type assigned
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: event
  union of: object
range: type
sub property of: type object

type literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: Literal
sub property of: appellation literal

type name
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: string
sub property of: type literal

type note
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: type
range: string
sub property of: type literal

type object
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Class
  union of: anything
  union of: archive
  union of: date
  union of: dedication
  union of: entry
  union of: event
  union of: identifier
  union of: institution
  union of: monetary value
  union of: object
  union of: person
  union of: place
  union of: source
  union of: type
range: type
sub property of: refers to

type of archive
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of an archive
domain: archive
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of dedication
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of a dedication
domain: dedication
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of entry
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of an entry
domain: entry
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of event
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of an event
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of identifier
type: Class
subclass of: type

type of institution
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of an institution
domain: institution
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of object
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of an object
domain: object
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of person
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of a person
domain: person
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of place
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of a place
domain: place
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of source
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The primary type of a source
domain: source
range: type
sub property of: has main type

type of type
type: ObjectProperty
domain: type
range: type
sub property of: has main type

under jurisdiction
type: ObjectProperty
type: TransitiveProperty
domain: institution
range: institution
sub property of: institution object

unidentified locality
type: Class
comment: A designation for an area whose exact identity or specifics are not clearly defined or recorded, often used in ecclesiastical documents for areas with unclear boundaries.
subclass of: place

unidentified location
type: Class
comment: A term used when the specific location of an event, institution, or property cannot be identified or confirmed, often appearing in historical records.
subclass of: place

unidentified natural person
type: Class
comment: A term used when the identity of an individual involved in ecclesiastical or legal proceedings cannot be determined or is not specified.
subclass of: person

unidentified region
type: Class
comment: A term for areas within ecclesiastical records that are not clearly identified or whose exact location remains unspecified, often used in historical or archival contexts.
subclass of: place

unidentified saint
type: Class
comment: An individual saint of the Catholic Church
subclass of: dedication

unidentified sub-region
type: Class
comment: A term for a geographic area within ecclesiastical records that is not clearly defined or recognized, reflecting incomplete or vague documentation.
subclass of: place

university degree
type: Class
subclass of: education

uuid5
type: DatatypeProperty
comment: A UUID5 generated from the cool IRI
domain: anything
range: string
sub property of: identifier literal

vacancy category
type: ObjectProperty
comment: A classification referring to the reason a church office or benefice is vacant, such as due to resignation, death, or transfer of the previous holder.
domain: event
range: type
sub property of: type assigned

vacancy date
type: ObjectProperty
comment: The specific date when an ecclesiastical office or benefice became vacant, important for administrative records and subsequent appointment processes.
domain: event
range: date
sub property of: has time span

Vicarage
type: Class
comment: A church building or establishment where a vicar serves, often provided as part of a benefice that includes living quarters and a stipend.
subclass of: seat of worship

vicariate
type: Class
comment: A vicariate is an administrative division within a diocese or a mission territory, entrusted to a vicar. It is established to facilitate governance and pastoral care, especially in large or geographically challenging areas.
subclass of: institution

WikiData
type: ObjectProperty
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: anyURI
sub property of: LOD

wkt
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Class
  union of: archive
  union of: institution
  union of: place
range: wktLiteral
sub property of: place literal