Pope Boniface V
Pope Boniface V (??? – 25 October 625) was pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 23 December 619 until 25 October 625 when he died. He played a significant role in the Christianization of England. He enacted a decree that designated churches as places of refuge for criminals.[1]
Pope Saint Boniface V | |
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Papacy began | 23 December 619 |
Papacy ended | 25 October 625 |
Predecessor | Adeodatus I |
Successor | Honorius I |
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Born | ??? Naples, Byzantine Empire |
Died | 25 October 625 ??? |
After over a year of vacancy, he replaced Pope Adeodatus I.[1] He was described by Liber Pontificalis as "the mildest of men", whose chief distinction was his great love for the clergy.[2] He died on 25 October 625 and was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.[3] He was succeeded by Pope Sisinnius.
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Preceded by Adeodatus I |
Pope 619–625 |
Succeeded by Honorius I |