Pope Damasus I
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Idanha-a-Velha |
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| Died | Rome |
| Italy | |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Papacy began | 1 October 366 |
| Papacy ended | 11 December 384 |
| Successor | Pope Siricius |
| Job | Priest |
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| ID | 1319165 |
Pope Damasus I Life story
Pope Damasus I was Bishop of Rome, from October 366 to his death in 384. He presided over the Council of Rome of 382 that determined the canon or official list of Sacred Scripture. He spoke out against major heresies in the church and encouraged production of the Vulgate Bible with his support for St. Jerome.
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