Graceful17 Ontology
type: Ontology
version IRI: https://w3id.org/grace/ontology/1.0.3
imports: geosparql
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
prior version: https://w3id.org/grace/ontology/1.0.2
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)

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

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

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

benefice category
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: type assigned
domain: object
range: type
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.

benefice taxation
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: has monetary value
domain: event
range: monetary value
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.

benefice title
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: dedicated to
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
range: dedication
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.

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

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

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

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

cardinal with duties
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: has participant
domain: event
range: person
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.

cardinal with indult
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: has participant
domain: event
range: person
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.

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

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

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

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

confidence
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: type

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

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

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

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

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

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

deceased in Rome
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: event circumstances
domain: event
range: type
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

disambiguation of a location of an institution
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: related to place
domain: object
range: place
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.

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

EarthWorks
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: LOD
domain: anything
type: DatatypeProperty
range: anyURI
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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

former possessor
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: has participant
domain: event
range: person
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.

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

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

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

has main type
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: type object
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

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

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

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

has option
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: refers to
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

identifies
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: anything

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

in vicariate
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: pertains to
domain: object
range: institution
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.

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

institution object
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: refers to
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

person object
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: refers to
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

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

place information within church name
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: related to place
domain: object
range: place
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

regards
type: ObjectProperty
domain: description
range: type

regular benefice
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: type assigned
domain: object
range: type
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.

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

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

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

religious order
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: type assigned
domain: Class
  union of: institution
  union of: object
  union of: person
range: type
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.

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

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

source subregister
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: in structure
domain: event
range: type
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

type object
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: refers to
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

vacancy category
type: ObjectProperty
sub property of: type assigned
domain: event
range: type
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

appellation literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: anything
range: Literal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

institution literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: institution
range: Literal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

source literal
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: source
range: Literal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abbey
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

absolution
type: Class
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

act of grace
type: Class
subclass of: event

affiliation
type: Class
subclass of: career

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

apostolic absolution
type: Class
subclass of: papal grace

apostolic dispensation
type: Class
subclass of: papal grace
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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

apostolic provision
type: Class
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
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.

apostolic supplication
type: Class
subclass of: papal grace
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

archdeanery
type: Class
subclass of: institution
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.

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

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

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

benefice
type: Class
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
comment: A right or title granted to an ecclesiastical position, allowing the holder to receive income or benefits in exchange for performing religious duties.

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

birth
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

Cantor's house
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

career
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

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

Chapel
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

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

coadjutary
type: Class
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

Collegiate church
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

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

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

contributor
type: Class
subclass of: anything

correspondance
type: Class
subclass of: textual source

credit
type: Class
subclass of: anything

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

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

date
type: Class
subclass of: anything

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

deanery
type: Class
subclass of: institution
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.

death
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

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

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

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

dispensation
type: Class
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

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

education
type: Class
subclass of: biographical event

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

episcopal dispensation
type: Class
subclass of: episcopal grace

episcopal grace
type: Class
subclass of: act of grace

episcopal provision
type: Class
subclass of: episcopal grace
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.

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

Hermitage
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

Hospital
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

identifier
type: Class
subclass of: anything

immaterial object
type: Class
subclass of: object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

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

indult
type: Class
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

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

letter
type: Class
subclass of: entry

locality
type: Class
subclass of: place
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.

location
type: Class
subclass of: place
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.

main property
type: Class
subclass of: term

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

Monastery
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

monetary value
type: Class
subclass of: anything

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

narrative
type: Class
subclass of: entry

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

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

Oratory
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

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
subclass of: institution
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

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

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

pension
type: Class
subclass of: immaterial object
subclass of: Restriction
  cardinality: 1
  on property: has main type
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.

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

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

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

Priory
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

record
type: Class
subclass of: entry

region
type: Class
subclass of: place
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.

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

schema
type: Class
subclass of: anything

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

serial source
type: Class
subclass of: textual source

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

St. Peter's Basilica
type: Class
subclass of: seat of worship
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.

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

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

supreme body of government
type: Class
subclass of: institution
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.

term
type: Class
subclass of: type

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

textual source
type: Class
subclass of: physical source

thesaurus
type: Class
subclass of: type

type
type: Class
subclass of: anything

type of identifier
type: Class
subclass of: type

unidentified locality
type: Class
subclass of: place
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.

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

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

unidentified region
type: Class
subclass of: place
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.

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

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

university degree
type: Class
subclass of: education

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

vicariate
type: Class
subclass of: institution
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.