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Pope Martin I

7th‑century pope and martyr, bishop of Rome (649–655), exiled for opposing Monothelitism, venerated as a saint in Catholic and Orthodox Churches

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Pope Martin I, also known as Martin the Confessor, was the bishop of Rome from 21 July 649 to 653 or 654. He had served as Pope Theodore I's ambassador to Constantinople, and was elected to succeed him as pope. He was the only pope when Constantinople controlled the papacy whose election had not awaited imperial mandate. For his strong opposition to Monothelitism, Pope Martin I was arrested by Emperor Constans II, carried off to Constantinople, and ultimately banished to Cherson. He is considered a saint by both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, as well as the last pope recognised as a martyr.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Pian di San Martino wd
Died
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Place of death
Chersonesus wd
Citizenship
Byzantine Empire wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, Western priest, writer wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (24 July 649 – 16 September 655)
  • cardinal (since 649)
  • papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople

Questions

When was Pope Martin I born?
Pope Martin I was born on 21 June 598 in Pian di San Martino.
What positions has Pope Martin I held?
Positions held by Pope Martin I include: Pope (0649–0655); cardinal (since 649); papal apocrisiarius to Constantinople.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Martin I · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q172390 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 14 Chiesa di Santa Maria della Consolazione (Todi), el papa Martí I, de Carlo Laurenti.jpg by Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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