Noun
vates
A poet or bard who is divinely inspired.
According to an inscription found in the Santa Cruz church, its consecration took place in year 738 and was presided by a vates called Asterio. Source: Internet
He was often referred to under the epithets Il Vate ("the Poet") The Italian vate directly stems from Latin vates. Source: Internet
The word vates is uncommon in Catholic documents and epitaphs, where the word presbyterus (for Christian priests) is preferred. Source: Internet