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Gregory II

noun

  1. Saint, died a.d. 731, pope 715–731.


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The first inscription relates the gift of olive-yards to provide oil for the lamps given by Gregory II.

In the letter here given Gregory II asserts his independence and practically excommunicates the emperor.

He met with great resistance, especially in the west, where pope Gregory II vigorously defended the images.

Commemorating the donation made to the church by Gregory II., of certain olive-grounds to provide oil for the lamps; 2.

It appears to have been Gregory II who overturned this doctrine.

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