Pope Anastasius I



         


Anastasius I was pope from November 27, 399-401. He condemned the writings of the Alexandrian theologian Origen shortly after their translation into Latin.

Among his friends were Augustine, Jerome, and Paulinus. Jerome speaks of him as a man of great holiness who was rich in his poverty.


Preceded by
Saint Siricius
Pope
(list)
Succeeded by
Saint Innocent I








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