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Pope Gregory III ( Latin: Gregorius III; died 28 November 741) was the bishop of Rome from 11 February 731 to his death. His pontificate, like that of his predecessor, was disturbed by Byzantine iconoclasm and the advance of the Lombards, in which he invoked the intervention of Charles Martel, although ultimately in vain.
Saint Gregory III (born, Syria—died November 741; feast day November 28) was the pope from 731 to 741. A priest when elected pope by acclamation, he was the last pope to seek approval of his election from the imperial exarch in Ravenna.
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Pope Gregory III was the 90th pope and now recognized as a Catholic saint. He was the last pope elected to come from Syria and one of the only popes born outside of Europe. This article gives some interesting facts about Pope Gregory III and looks at his life.
Dec 10, 2023 · Pope Gregory III, who led from 731 to 741, staunchly defended the veneration of holy images against Emperor Leo II's iconoclastic policies.
Learn about the life and achievements of Gregory III, the last Pope to seek imperial confirmation of his election. He resisted iconoclasm, defended Rome against Lombards and Byzantines, and expanded papal influence in Europe.
Gregory III, Saint, Pope (731-741), was the son of a Syrian named John. The date of his birth is not known. His reputation for learning and virtue was so great that the Romans elected him pope by acclamation, when he was accompanying the funeral procession of his predecessor, February 11, 731.
Feb 4, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Gregory III, Pope , the Saint of the Day 12 December.
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