When was Pope Damasus I born?

Pope Damasus I was born on 305 in Egitania.

What positions has Pope Damasus I held?

Positions held by Pope Damasus I include: Pope (0366–0384).

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Pope Damasus I

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Pope Damasus I (; c. 305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384. He presided over the Council of Rome of 382, which established the canon, or official list, of sacred scripture.

Quick facts

Born: 305 wd
Place of birth: Egitania wd
Died: 11 December 384 wd
Place of death: Rome wd
Citizenship: Ancient Rome wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, writer, poet wd

Positions held wd

Pope (1 October 366 – 11 December 384)

About

Damasus spoke out against major heresies (including Apollinarianism and Macedonianism), thus solidifying the faith of the Catholic Church, and encouraged production of the Vulgate Bible with his support for Jerome. He helped reconcile the relations between the Church of Rome and the Church of Antioch, and encouraged the veneration of martyrs.

As well as various prose letters and other pieces, Damasus was the author of Latin verse. Alan Cameron describes his epitaph for a young girl called Projecta (of great interest to scholars as the Projecta Casket in the British Museum may have been made for her). Damasus has been described as "the first society Pope", and was possibly a member of a group of Hispanic Christians, largely related to each other, who were close to the Hispanic Theodosius I.

Several images of "DAMAS" in gold glass cups probably depict him and appear to be the first surviving contemporary images of a pope, though there is no real attempt at a likeness. "Damas" appears with other figures, including a Florus who may be Projecta's father.

He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church; his feast day is 11 December.

Questions

When was Pope Damasus I born?: Pope Damasus I was born on 305 in Egitania.
What positions has Pope Damasus I held?: Positions held by Pope Damasus I include: Pope (0366–0384).

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