Vitalian
Americannoun
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In the Seventh Century Pope Vitalian recommended an organ for churches with a view to improving the singing of congregations.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pope Vitalian went out to meet him as legitimate Roman emperor.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
Anastasius had endeavoured to delay the whole thing, and to deceive the orthodox until he found himself strong again, and was no longer in danger from Vitalian.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
When Vitalian laid siege to Constantinople, Proclus is said to have burned his ships with a polished brass mirror.
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William
His skill in the ecclesiastical chant was derived from a Roman cantor whom Pope Vitalian sent in the train of Benedict Biscop.
From History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 by Green, John Richard
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