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 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.
Pope Gelasius I Media
Statue of Gelasius I, Schloss Stainz
References
- ↑ Browne, M. (1998). "The Three African Popes". The Western Journal of Black Studies. 22 (1): 57–58. Retrieved 2008-04-10.[dead link]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
"Pope St. Gelasius I". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company.