Siricius
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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
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 Kingsley, Charles
After he had spent there fifteen years, Pope St. Siricius made him priest and bishop, and sent him to preach the Faith in his native country.
From A Calendar of Scottish Saints by Barrett, Michael
That is, it was scarcely sixty years since Pope Siricius had selected the Bishop of the Metropolis to keep a watch over the maintenance of the canons.
From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
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 Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
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