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Pope Saint Cornelius was pope from March 6 or March 13, 251 to June 253. He was elected pope on either March 6 or March 13, 251 during the lull in the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius. His election was opposed by Novatian, who maintained the view that not even the bishops could grant remission for grave sins like murder, adultery, and apostasy, but that these could only be remitted at the Last Judgment;
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∙ 13y agoPope Saint Cornelius was pope from his election in March of the year 251 to his martyrdom in June 253. Roman Emperor Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, persecuted Christians in the Roman Empire rather sporadically and locally, but starting in January in the year 250, he ordered all citizens to perform a religious sacrifice in the presence of commissioners, or else face death. Many Christians refused and were martyred, including Pope Cornelius.
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∙ 9y agoThe date of birth of Pope Saint Cornelius is unknown but he died in June of the year 253.
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∙ 11y agoThe date of birth of Pope St. Cornelius is not recorded. It most likely occurred late in the second century or very early in the third.
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Is there a Saint Cornelius?
Yes, there is a Saint Cornelius. He was a third-century Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his leadership and martyrdom during a period of persecution. He is celebrated as a saint in the Catholic Church and his feast day is September 16th.
Where was Saint Gregory III born?
Pope Saint Gregory was born in Syria and was last pope born outside Europe until the ascension of Pope Francis.
When was Pope Saint Pius V born?
Pope Saint Pius V was born on January 17, 1504.
Where was Saint Clement born?
Saint Clement was born in Rome, Italy.
What is Pope Saint Pius V's birthday?
Pope Saint Pius V was born on January 17, 1504.
What is Pope Saint Martin the patron saint of?
Pope St. Martin is a saint but not a patron saint.
What year was Pope Victor I born?
The date of Pope Saint Victor's birth is not known but he died in the year 199.
Why did Saint Patrick become a pope?
Saint Patrick was never a pope.
Where was Saint Gregory born?
There are several saints named Gregory. However, Pope Saint Gregory the Great was born about the year 540 at Rome, Italy.
Was there a pope when Saint Stephen was alive?
Yes, Saint Peter was the pope at the time.
Is Pope Nicholas I a patron saint?
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.
How old is Pope Saint Pius V?
Pope Saint Pius V was born on January 17, 1504 and died on May 1, 1572. Pope Saint Pius V would have been 68 years old at the time of death or 511 years old today.
