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Siricius

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[si-rish-ee-uhs] / sɪˈrɪʃ i əs /

noun

  1. Saint, died a.d. 399, pope 384–399.


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In 390, Pope Siricius declared Mary an “inviolate virgin” — that is, not only before conception but throughout her pregnancy and childbirth.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2010

St. Siricius, a Roman, died 25th Nov, 398 The first of whom we have an authentic decree 39.

From The Power Of The Popes by Pierre Claude Fran?ois Daunou

Well said Siricius of Rome of such men—"Can the Holy Spirit of God dwell in other than holy bodies?"

From Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face by Charles Kingsley

It is evident, therefore, that the basilica was built between 390 and 395, during the pontificate of Siricius.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani

By a decree of Pope Siricius at the end of the fourth century marriage was interdicted to all priests and deacons.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne

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