The prophecy is a list of Latin verses predicting each of the Roman Catholic popes from Pope Celestine II to the final pope, Peter the Roman, whose reign would end in the destruction of Rome.
Definition of VAINGLORY. 1. : excessive or ostentatious pride especially in one's achievements. 2. : vain display or show: vanity.
A vein is a blood vessel or a distinctive style. Vain means self admiring or futile. (The term in vain means without success). A vane is a stabilizing fin or blade. The words vein, vain, and vane sound identical, but their meanings are very different. The noun vein has several meanings: A blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries towards the heart. varicose veins A distinctive style or manner. A layer of ore or mineral between layers of rock.