[ad. L. Cælestīnus, f. the proper names Cœlestius and Cælestīnus.]
a. One of a sect (called also Celestians) named after Cælestius, an associate of Pelagius, in the 5th c. b. One of a reformed branch of the Benedictines, founded by Celestine V. in the 13th c.
1530. Palsgr., 203/2. Celestyn a man of religion, celestin.
1577. Vautroullier, Luther on Ep. Gal., 165. No Monke, no Carthusian, no Celestine bruseth the head of the Serpent.
1686. Serjeant, Hist. Monast. Conventions, 27. The Celestines [wear] Skie Colour or Blew.
1836. Penny Cycl., VI. 21/1. Buonafede … entered the order of the Celestines … was elected general … in 1777.
