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E01700: The short Life of *Conon (bishop of Rome, ob. 687, S00891) in the Liber Pontificalis, written in Latin in Rome soon after his death, mentions a gathering of soldiers at the basilica of *Stephen (the First Martyr, S00030) in Rome, and Conon's burial at the church of *Peter (the Apostle, S00036) on 21 September.
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posted on 2016-07-10, 00:00 authored by robertLiber Pontificalis 85
Conon oriundus patre Traceseo, edocatus apud Siciliam, postmodum Romam veniens eiusdem ecclesiae militans ad presbyterii honorem devenit. Sedit menses XI.
'Conon, born to a father who was a Thracesian, was brought up in Sicily and afterwards came to Rome, served in this church, and reached the dignity of the priesthood. He held the see 11 months.'
There follows an account of the conflict between the clergy of Rome and the army, which supported different candidates for the see of Rome. While the clergy assembled at the Lateran, the army assembled at the basilica of Stephen (Santo Stefano Rotondo). Finally, Conon was chosen as a compromise candidate. He is described in the following way:
...in quo vere aspectus angelicus, veneranda canities, sermo verus, provecta etas, simplex animus, quieti mores religiosae vite, qui se numquam aliquando in causis actusque seculares commiserat.
'...He had a truly angelic appearance, venerable white hair, true speech, advanced age, an honest mind, and the quiet habits of the religious life, and at no time had he engaged in business or worldly affairs.'
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Qui etiam sepultus est ad beatum Petrum apostolum, sub die XXI mens. Sept.
'He was buried at the blessed Peter the apostle on the 21st day of September.'
Text: Duchesne 1886, 368-369. Translation: Davis 2010, 79, lightly modified.
Conon oriundus patre Traceseo, edocatus apud Siciliam, postmodum Romam veniens eiusdem ecclesiae militans ad presbyterii honorem devenit. Sedit menses XI.
'Conon, born to a father who was a Thracesian, was brought up in Sicily and afterwards came to Rome, served in this church, and reached the dignity of the priesthood. He held the see 11 months.'
There follows an account of the conflict between the clergy of Rome and the army, which supported different candidates for the see of Rome. While the clergy assembled at the Lateran, the army assembled at the basilica of Stephen (Santo Stefano Rotondo). Finally, Conon was chosen as a compromise candidate. He is described in the following way:
...in quo vere aspectus angelicus, veneranda canities, sermo verus, provecta etas, simplex animus, quieti mores religiosae vite, qui se numquam aliquando in causis actusque seculares commiserat.
'...He had a truly angelic appearance, venerable white hair, true speech, advanced age, an honest mind, and the quiet habits of the religious life, and at no time had he engaged in business or worldly affairs.'
.....
Qui etiam sepultus est ad beatum Petrum apostolum, sub die XXI mens. Sept.
'He was buried at the blessed Peter the apostle on the 21st day of September.'
Text: Duchesne 1886, 368-369. Translation: Davis 2010, 79, lightly modified.
History
Evidence ID
E01700Saint Name
Conon, bishop of Rome, ob. 687 : S00891 Peter the Apostle : S00036 Stephen, the First Martyr : S00030Saint Name in Source
Conon Petrus StepanusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Other narrative texts (including Histories)Evidence not before
687Evidence not after
707Activity not before
686Activity not after
687Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
Vatican areaPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Vatican area Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Liber PontificalisCult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast