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Pope Sergius II (Latin: Sergius II; died 27 January 847) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from January 844 to his death in 847. Sergius II's pontificate saw the Arab raid against Rome as well as the city's redevelopment.
Apr 8, 2024 · Sergius II (born, Rome [Italy]—died Jan. 27, 847) was the pope from 844 to 847. Of noble birth, Sergius was made cardinal by Pope St. Paschal I and became an archpriest under Pope Gregory IV , whom he was elected to succeed by the Roman nobility against the wishes of the populace, which enthroned the deacon John as antipope .
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Pope Sergius II was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from January 844 to his death in 847. Sergius II's pontificate saw the Arab raid against Rome as well as the city's redevelopment.
Apr 8, 2024 · Role In: Photian Schism. Sergius II (died July 1019) was the patriarch of Constantinople (1001–19) who claimed the title of “ecumenical patriarch” against the objections of the papacy.
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Pope Sergius II. Date of birth unknown; consecrated in 844, apparently in January; d. 27 Jan., 847. He was of noble birth, and belonged to a family which gave two other popes to the Church. Educated in the schola cantorum , he was patronized by several popes, and was ordained Cardinal-priest of the Church of Sts. Martin and Sylvester by Paschal.
The Holy See Pontiffs Sergius II [ AR - DE - EN ... Sergius II 102nd Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate: 25.I.844: End Pontificate:
