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Yes. The Catholics designated this date as Christ's birthday but other Christians will show that his birthday was more like in September. Dec 25th was already a designated pagan holiday to honor pagan sun-gods and the Catholic Church conformed to the public (the public's majority) to try to pacify the pagans to submit to the Catholic church's motives instead of having the public conform to them.
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When was Pope Julius II born?
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443.
Which Medici pope paid Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel?
Pope Julius II was not of Medici family but a della Rovere.
Did Julius Caesar retire his post as consul when he conquered Gaul?
Yes, he did retire and became the pope.
Who was pope when Elizabeth I was on the throne?
The popes during Henry's reign were: 216. Julius II (1503-13)- granted the marriage between Catherine and Henry 217. Leo X (1513-21) 218. Adrian VI (1522-23) 219. Clement VII (1523-34)- refused to grant Henry an annulment with Catherine 220. Paul III (1534-49) 221. Julius III (1550-55)
How did first Julius Caesar and then Pope Gregory XIII improve the calendar?
Julius Caesar improved the calendar by revising it and turning the old lunar calendar into a solar calendar. The solar calendar more accurately reflects the seasons. Pope Gregory made a few minor changes to Caesar's basic calendar and the Gregorian calendar is what we use today. However the Julian calendar, the one which Caesar produced, is still used in some instances today, especially religious ones.
Which pope declared Christmas as a celebration?
Pope Julius I
Which pope Julius declared Christmas to be celebrated officially on December 25th?
Pope Julius I
Was Pope Julius the first pope?
Pope Pius III was the predecessor of Pope Julius II.
When did Pope Julius I die?
Pope Julius I died on 352-04-12.
Was Pope Julius II a patron?
Yes, Pope Julius II was a patron. Pope Julius II was Michelangelo Buonarotti patron. Pope Julius II wanted Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the "Sistine Chaple". To be Continued........
Who was pope in 1551?
Pope Julius II was pope in 1551.
What was Pope Julius II's role in the Reformation?
Pope Julius was dead before the Reformation. The only possible connection is that Pope Julius II proposed the rebuilding of Saint Peter's Basilica. Pope Leo X who followed Julius as Pope, was accused of selling indulgences to support the project.
When was Pope Julius II born?
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443.
Who was the last pope Julius?
Pope Julius III, see the New Advent article below:
What is Pope Julius II's birthday?
Pope Julius II was born on December 5, 1443.
What is Pope Julius III's birthday?
Pope Julius III was born on September 10, 1487.
When was Pope Julius III born?
Pope Julius III was born on September 10, 1487.
