Pope Gelasius I
Pope Gelasius I (died 19 November 496) was Pope of the Catholic Church. He reigned from 492 to 496. He was preceded by Felix III and succeeded by Anastasius II.
Pope Saint Gelasius I | |
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| Papacy began | 1 March 492 |
| Papacy ended | 19 November 496 |
| Predecessor | Felix III |
| Successor | Anastasius II |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Gelasius |
| Born | Unknown date Roman Africa or Rome[1] |
| Died | 19 November 496[2] Rome, Ostrogothic Kingdom |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 21 November[2] |
| Other popes named Gelasius | |
Place of birth
There is confusion about where he was born.
References
- Browne, M. (1998). "The Three African Popes". The Western Journal of Black Studies. 22 (1): 57–58. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
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. Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1913.
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