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Pope Severinus (died 2 August 640) was the bishop of Rome elected in October 638. He was caught up in a power struggle with Emperor Heraclius, who pressured him to accept Monothelitism. Severinus refused, which for over eighteen months hindered his efforts to obtain imperial recognition of his election.
Apr 8, 2024 · Severinus (born, Rome [Italy]—died August 2, 640, Rome) was a pope who was forced to wait one and a half years for consecration because he declined to endorse the Byzantine emperor Heraclius’s statement of faith, the Ecthesis, which propounded Monothelitism—i.e., the unorthodox doctrine of a single will in Christ (see Monothelite).
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Severinus: Severinus Rome 24 December 640 to 12 October 642 John IV: Ioannes Quartus Zadar, Dalmatia, now Croatia: 24 November 642 to 14 May 649 Theodore I: Theodorus Primus Palestine: July 649 to 16 September 655 Martin I Saint Martin Martinus Primus 10 August 654 to 2 June 657 Eugene I Saint Eugene Eugenius Primus Rome
Pope Severinus (died 2 August 640) was the bishop of Rome elected in October 638. He was caught up in a power struggle with Emperor Heraclius, who pressured him to accept Monothelitism. Severinus refused, which for over eighteen months hindered his efforts to obtain imperial recognition of his election.
Pope Severinus was the 71st pope, holding the title officially for 66 days. Though brief, this is only the 18th shortest papacy. In this article, the facts of Pope Severinus’ life and legacy will be examined. Roman Origins. Pope Severinus was born in the Eastern Roman Empire during the late 6th century.
The date of his birth is not known. He was consecrated seemingly on 28 May, 640, and died 2 Aug., 640. Severinus, a Roman and the son of Abienus, was elected as usual on the third day after the death of his predecessor, and envoys were at once sent to Constantinople, to obtain the confirmation of his election (Oct., 638).
The Holy See Pontiffs Severinus [ AR - DE - EN ... 71st Pope of the Catholic Church Beginning Pontificate... X.638, 28.V.640: End Pontificate: 2.VIII.640: Birth:
