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Reigned from 23 July 685 to 2 August 686.
Born in Syria; died in Rome, Italy.
While a deacon he represented the Apostolic See at the Sixth Æcumenical Council.
A learned and energetic pope, he brought the Church of Sardinia into union with Rome, and gave many generous donations to the clergy and the poor.
New Catholic Dictionary
