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Vitalian

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[vi-tayl-yuhn, -tay-lee-uhn] / vɪˈteɪl jən, -ˈteɪ li ən /

noun

  1. died a.d. 672, pope 657–672.


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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

At last one of his own generals, Vitalian, rose against him.

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 T. W. (Thomas William) Allies

Pope Vitalian had done him service in his struggle with the usurper, and made use of his favourable sentiments to proceed with more decision against the Monothelites.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

Eugenius died in 657, and was succeeded by Pope Vitalian, after a vacancy of a month and 29 days.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

Vitalian, Pope, elected in 657, 229; receives as sovereign of Rome the emperor Constans II.,

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Thomas W. Allies

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