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The Latin word pontifex literally means "bridge builder". In ancient Rome, there was an office called Pontifex Maximus, or "head bridge builder". This term is now used in Roman Catholicism to refer to the Pope.
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When was Romanus Pontifex created?
Romanus Pontifex was created in 1455.
When was Dudley Pontifex born?
Dudley Pontifex was born in 1855.
When did Dudley Pontifex die?
Dudley Pontifex died in 1934.
When was Kyle Pontifex born?
Kyle Pontifex was born on 1980-02-05.
What has the author Dunstan Pontifex written?
Dunstan Pontifex has written: 'The fires of Smithfield' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Persecution
What sport does Kyle pontifex play?
La Crosse
When did Augustus Caesar become Pontifex Maximus?
12 b.C.
Where did consuls live in roman times?
The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.The consuls of ancient Rome lived in their own homes. The Romans had no special housing for any of their officials except the Pontifex Maximus if he chose to use it.
What is a Joannes Paulus II Pontifex Maximus chain worth?
Its worth between £500.000 & 1.000.000
What is the name of the actress that pat kelly from the Yankees married?
Rebecca Pontifex from Australia, but she is not an actress methinks
Who were the overseers of religion in ancient Rome?
The overseer of Roman religion was the pontifex maximus, the chief priest.
What does the word Max in the title 'Johannes XXIII Pont Max' mean?
Answer The expression is "Pontifex Maximus". Pontifex literally means "bridge-builder" (pons + facere) and "maximus" means "greatest". This refers to one of the vocations of the pope i.e. to build bridges between people.
