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Pope Siricius (334 – 26 November 399) was the bishop of Rome from December 384 [1] to his death. In response to inquiries from Bishop Himerius of Tarragona, Siricius issued the Directa decretal, containing decrees of baptism, church discipline and other matters.
Saint Siricius (born c. 334, Rome [Italy]—died Nov. 26, 399, Rome; feast day November 26) was the pope from 384 to 399. Ordained a deacon by Pope Liberius , he was elected as Pope St. Damasus I’s successor in December 384.
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38th Pope of the Catholic Church.
- 15 o 22 o 29.XII.384
- 26.XI.399
- Rome
Siricius, Saint, POPE (384-99), b. about 334; d. November 26, 399. Siricius was a native of Rome; his father’s name was Tiburtius. Siricius entered the service of the Church at an early age and, according to the testimony of the inscription on his grave, was lector and then deacon of the Roman Church during the pontificate of Liberius (352-66).
Pope St. Siricius was the 38th pope of the Catholic Church and reigned for more than 14 years. Most know his work due to the letters that he left behind, including one in which he commanded that all priests remain celibate while serving the Church.
SIRICIUS, POPE, ST. Pontificate: Dec. 15 or 22 or 29, 384 to Nov. 26, 399. Siricius, a Roman by birth, was ordained a lector, then deacon by Pope liberius.
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Pope Siricius (334 – 26 November 399) was the bishop of Rome from December 384 to his death. In response to inquiries from Bishop Himerius of Tarragona, Siricius issued the Directa decretal, containing decrees of baptism, church discipline and other matters.
