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Pope Siricius

Siricius, Bishop of Rome from 17 December 384 until his death on 26 November 399, was successor to Damasus and was himself succeeded by Anastasius I. He was the author of two decrees concerning clerical celibacy.

Elected unanimously, despite Antipope Ursinus’s attempt to promote himself. First Pope to issue decretals. An active Pope, involved in the administration of the Church, and the handling of various factions and viewpoints within it.

Feast day 26 November.

Preceded by Saint Damasus I

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Succeeded by Saint Anastasius I

Partially from the 9th edition (1880) of an unnamed encyclopedia