The disorders of José Llop, canon of the Orihuela’s cathedral. Reform, crimes and punishment in the 17th century

Abstract

This article analyzes the events that occurred in Orihuela at the end of the 17th century. Its protagonist, the canon José Llop, delinquent of disorderly life. The bishop left its punishment to the crown. But the cathedral chapter claimed this judicial cause with the support of other clergy and even of the Congregation of the Churches of Castilla y Leon. The Holy See also intervened because the repercussions of this matter in the general debate on ecclesiastical immunity.

Keywords

• reforma
• delitos
• castigo
• iglesia
• orihuela
• siglo xvii