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Boniface I, Saint, Pope

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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Reigned from 418 to 422. Born probably Rome, c.350;died there. The minor clergy disputed his election and chose Eulalius. Both were consecrated and the Emperor Honorius ended the resulting schism by recognizing Boniface. During his pontificate he supported Saint Augustine against Pelagianism and was famous as a disciplinarian and organizer. Feast, Roman Calendar, October 25,.

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Entry for 'Boniface I, Saint, Pope'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​b/boniface-i-saint-pope.html. 1910.
 
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