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Pope Siricius was the bishop of Rome from December 384 to his death on 26 November 399. In response to inquiries from Bishop Himerius of Tarragona, Siricius issued the Directa decretal, containing decrees of baptism, church discipline and other matters. His are the oldest completely preserved papal decretals. He is sometimes said to have been the first bishop of Rome to call himself pope.

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  • Pope (0384–0399)

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When was Pope Siricius born?
Pope Siricius was born on 334 in Rome.
What positions has Pope Siricius held?
Positions held by Pope Siricius include: Pope (0384–0399).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Siricius · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q161443 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pormenor do Retábulo de Santa Auta (Papa Ciríaco Abençoa Santa Auta e o Príncipe Conan), Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga.png by Master of the Altarpiece of Santa Auta (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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