Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Boniface I

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Boniface
Next Entry
Boniface I, (2)
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

elected pope, or rather bishop of Rome, Dec. 28, 418, as successor of Zosimus. Eulalius, elected by another faction, was at first supported by the Emperor Honorius, but Boniface was finally established in the see, which he held till his death in 422. During his short tenure he used every means to extend the influence of the Roman see. He is commemorated by the Roman Church as a saint on Oct. 25.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Boniface I'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/boniface-i.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile