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Vigilius

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[vi-jil-ee-uhs] / vɪˈdʒɪl i əs /

noun

  1. died a.d. 555, pope 537–555.


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‘Two for the price of one’: Catherine II Before the Mirror by Vigilius Erichsen, 1762-64.

From The Guardian • Jun. 2, 2012

‘Two for the price of one’: Catherine II Before the Mirror by Vigilius Erichsen, 1762-64.

From The Guardian • Jun. 2, 2012

Vigilius was at once ordained pope in his stead.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred

It is recounted that, in exchange for the imperial protection and patronage, Vigilius engaged to reestablish Anthimius at Constantinople, to enter into a league with Theodosius and Severius, and to annul the Council of Chalcedon.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred

He first suggested to Silverius a dignified way of settling the affair by making the concessions which the emperor desired of Vigilius.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred