Pope Saint Benedict II
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- Memorial
- 7 May
- Profile
- Bible scholar.
Priest.
Pope; the delay in his ascension was caused by waiting for imperial confirmation.
He obtained the decree that abolished imperial confirmation of popes.
Adopted Constantine's two sons.
Fought Monothelitism.
Restored many churches in Rome, and endowed deaconries to care for the poor.
- Born
- at Rome, Italy
- Papal Ascension
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elected in 683
ascended on 26 June 684
- Died
- 8 May 685;
buried at Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy
- Additional Information
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Catholic Encyclopedia
Kirken i Norge - norwegian
New Catholic Dictionary
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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