Pope Julius I
Head of the Catholic Church from 337 to 352 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pope Julius I was the bishop of Rome from 6 February 337 to his death on 12 April 352. He is notable for asserting the authority of the pope over the Arian Eastern bishops, as well as setting December 25 as the official birthdate of Jesus.
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Julius I | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 6 February 337 |
Papacy ended | 12 April 352 |
Predecessor | Mark |
Successor | Liberius |
Personal details | |
Born | 280 AD |
Died | 12 April 352 Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 12 April |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Church |
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