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Pope Stephen II (Latin: Stephanus II; 714 – 26 April 757) was born a Roman aristocrat and member of the Orsini family. Stephen was the bishop of Rome from 26 March 752 to his death. Stephen II marks the historical delineation between the Byzantine Papacy and the Frankish Papacy.
Mar 21, 2024 · Stephen (II) (born, Rome—died March 25, 752, Rome) unconsecrated pope from March 23 to March 25, 752. He was a priest when he was elected on March 23, 752, to succeed Pope St. Zacharias, but he died of apoplexy two days later without having been consecrated.
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Stephen II (or III) pope from 752 to 757. He severed ties with the Byzantine Empire and thus became the first temporal sovereign of the newly founded Papal States. He was a deacon when chosen on March 26, 752, as the second successor to Pope St. Zacharias (the first successor, Stephen II, had died.
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Pope Stephen II Quick Facts. Born – 715 A.D. in Rome, Italy; Birth Name – Stephen; Died – April 26, 757 A.D. How he died Pope Stephen II passed away on April 26, 757 A.D. His brother Paul succeeded him as the pontiff. Papacy began – March 26, 752 A.D. Papacy ended – April 26, 757 A.D. Successor – Pope Paul I; Interesting Facts About ...
STEPHEN II, POPE. Pontificate: March 752, reigned for four days. Stephen, a Roman priest elected to succeed Pope zachary, who died as the Lombard peril neared its crisis in Italy, was installed at the Lateran but died before his episcopal consecration.
Mar 20, 2024 · Catholic Encyclopedia. Encyclopedia Volume. Free World Class Education. FREE Catholic Classes. On the death of Zachary, a certain priest Stephen was unanimously elected to succeed him (about 23 March, 752); but on the third day after his election, whilst transacting some domestic affairs, he was struck with apoplexy, and expired on the next day.
Pope Stephen II ( Latin: Stephanus II; 714 – 26 April 757) was born a Roman aristocrat and member of the Orsini family. Stephen was the bishop of Rome from 26 March 752 to his death. Stephen II marks the historical delineation between the Byzantine Papacy and the Frankish Papacy.