in 1230, the friars gathered for the general chapter. there were also many people from the surrounding towns, as this was to coincide with the translation of francis' body from the church of st. george to the new basilica. it was then discovered that elias, with the cooperation of the secular authorities who were concerned about crowd control, had the body secretly interred some days previously, without notifying the minister general. the celebratory ceremonies went on after the fact.