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E01664: The short Life of *Agatho (bishop of Rome, ob. 681, 00872) in the Liber Pontificalis, written in Latin in Rome soon after his death, mentions his offerings at the churches of the Apostles, presumably the basilcas of *Peter (S00036) and of *Paul (S00008), and at the church of *Mary (Mother of Christ, S00033) 'at the Crib', and his burial at St Peter's on 10 January.
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posted on 2016-06-27, 00:00 authored by BryanLiber Pontificalis 81
Agatho, natione Sicula, sedit ann. II mens. VI dies IIII. Tantum benignus et mansuetus fuit, ut etiam omnibus hilaris et iocundus conprobaretur.
'Agatho, born in Sicily, held the see 2 years 6 months 4 days. So kind and gentle was he that everyone attested him to be cheerful and pleasant.'
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Clerum videlicet diversis ordinibus super quod conpetebat honoribus ampliavit.
'He lavishly honoured the clergy of various ranks with preferments.'
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Hic demisit omni clero rogam unam et ad luminaria Apostolorum et sancte Mariae ad Praesepe sol. IICLX.
'He left one stipend (rogam unam) to all the clergy, and to provide for the lights of the Apostles and of saint Mary at the Crib, 2160 solidi.'
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Qui etiam sepultus est ad beatum Petrum apostolum, IIII id. Ianuar.
'He was buried at the blessed Peter the apostle on the 4th day before the Ides of January [10 January].'
Text: Duchesne 1886, 350 and 355. Translation: Davis 2010, 72-76, lightly modified.
Agatho, natione Sicula, sedit ann. II mens. VI dies IIII. Tantum benignus et mansuetus fuit, ut etiam omnibus hilaris et iocundus conprobaretur.
'Agatho, born in Sicily, held the see 2 years 6 months 4 days. So kind and gentle was he that everyone attested him to be cheerful and pleasant.'
......
Clerum videlicet diversis ordinibus super quod conpetebat honoribus ampliavit.
'He lavishly honoured the clergy of various ranks with preferments.'
.....
Hic demisit omni clero rogam unam et ad luminaria Apostolorum et sancte Mariae ad Praesepe sol. IICLX.
'He left one stipend (rogam unam) to all the clergy, and to provide for the lights of the Apostles and of saint Mary at the Crib, 2160 solidi.'
.....
Qui etiam sepultus est ad beatum Petrum apostolum, IIII id. Ianuar.
'He was buried at the blessed Peter the apostle on the 4th day before the Ides of January [10 January].'
Text: Duchesne 1886, 350 and 355. Translation: Davis 2010, 72-76, lightly modified.
History
Evidence ID
E01664Saint Name
Mary, Mother of Christ : S00033 Peter the Apostle : S00036 Paul, the Apostle : S00008 Agatho, bishop of Rome, ob. 682 : S00872Saint Name in Source
Genetrix Dei Petrus Apostolus AgathoRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Other narrative texts (including Histories)Language
- Latin
Evidence not before
682Evidence not after
702Activity not before
678Activity not after
682Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Liber PontificalisCult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast