Honorius I

noun

1. died a.d. 638, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 625–638.

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This church was founded on the site of a temple of Diana by Honorius I., A.D.

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At little more than a mile from the gate the road reaches the Basilica of St' Agnese fuori le Mura, founded by Constantine at the request of his daughter Constantia, in honour of the virgin martyr buried in the neighbouring catacomb; but rebuilt 625—38 by Honorius I. It was altered in 1490 by Innocent VIII., but retains more of its ancient character than most of the Roman churches.

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The mosaics of the tribune, representing St. Agnes between Popes Honorius I. and Symmachus, are of the seventh century.

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Honorius I., pope from 625 to 638, was of a noble Roman family, his father Petronius having been consul.

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Honorius I. was succeeded by Severinus.

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