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Christophorus, Pope

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Nov., 903, to June, 904), deposed his predecessor Leo V, and imprisoned him; but was, in his turn, soon driven from power by a revolt of the Romans, led by the monster Sergius (q.v.), and forced to retire into a convent, where, in June, 904, he met with a wretched death. Some Roman Catholic writers count him not among the regular popes, but among the anti-popes.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Christophorus, Pope'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/christophorus-pope.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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