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Pontian

American  
[pon-shuhn, -shee-uhn] / ˈpɒn ʃən, -ʃi ən /
Also Pontianus

noun

  1. pope a.d. 230–235.


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She then adds elements appropriate to the work: in the case of “Supernatural Wife,” the ritualism of Pontian dances seemed in keeping with the tone of the drama.

From New York Times Nov. 27, 2011

The Roman bishop Pontian had previously condemned him after summoning a "senate;" see Jerome, ep.

From History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) by Buchanan, Neil

Finally, in the Pontian period, the lagoons became gradually less and less salt, and the deposits are characterized especially by the abundance of shells which live in brackish water, especially Congeria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various

North of the Lycaonian plateau lies another zone of folding which may be divided into the East Pontian and West Pontian arcs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

His disciple relates, that Pontian, a neighboring bishop, was assured in a vision of his glorious immortality.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

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