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Did Pope Julius I declare December 25th a celebration of Christ's birthday to draw pagan Romans to Christianity or to create a rival holiday?
the Pope declared dec. 25th as the day of Christ's birth to coincide with the pagan holiday Yule.
When did popes stop using their family name?
Pope John II was the first pope to not use the family name in the year 533. His name was Mercurius, the name of a pagan god.
What is the origin of the first pope being Saint Peter and the last pope being Saint Peter?
The origin of Peter being thought of as the first Pope isn't Biblical. There may be some pagan influence particularly from the Roman god, Janus, who was the guardian of the gates and the doors to heaven and also used the emblem of the crossed keys which are now associated with the papacy. This pagan influence was then probably linked in with Matthew 16:19.
Who was Patrick?
Are you referring to St. Patrick? He was a 5th century bishop and missionary who was sent by Pope Celestine I to Ireland to convert the pagan Druids to Catholicism.
Why did Peter who was a Jew choose a pagan to be the second Pope?
After St. Peter, St. Linus became pope of the Church. Whether Peter specially choose Linus is debatable since his successor was chosen in his absence: Peter was dead when Linus became pope. Popes are now elected by a conclave. At the beginning of the Church it might have been different, as Matthias had been elected by the apostles by drawing straws, but as to Linus' election, little is known about procedure. Whatever the case, Peter was a Jew only by ancestry, not by Faith, for he had become a Christian. Linus was not a pagan, but a Christian as well. Therefore, even if Peter had specifically requested Linus as the next pope, he was only choosing another Christian he felt capable of the office.
Is it true that valentines day was created because someones mother died?
No, its because a Pope got beheaded for marrying christian couples in a pagan land where its illegal to help Christian's.
Why did they change the Pope's name?
"They" did not change the name of the new pope, When elected, the new pope has the choice of keeping his Christian name or choosing a regnal name that he wishes to be known as while serving. When Christ named Simon as the first pope he changed his name to Peter. After Peter, the next pope to choose a new name was Pope John II who was elected in the year 533. His given name was Mercurius and he did not think it proper for a Catholic pope to be named for a pagan Roman god - Mercury.
What nicknames does Mariangela Pagan go by?
Mariangela Pagan goes by Mari Pagan.
What nicknames does Nicole Pagan go by?
Nicole Pagan goes by Pagan, and Nikki.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Drivetime - 1995?
The cast of The Drivetime - 1995 includes: Antero Alli Gregory Baisden as Pagan Guy Bird as Pagan Thea Blue as Pagan Sonya Boothroyd as Pagan Jessica Breznau as Pagan Joel Gilman as James Jonnie Gilman as Pagan Camille Hildebrant as Katya (the tracer) Leslie Hogard as Pagan Kevin Huber as Pagan Jim Jackson as Hermes Holly Jones as Pagan Kristen Kosmas as Miranda Marco Landin as Pagan Joy Laughter as Pagan Susan Mansfield as Zola Xti Proffit as Pagan Allison Schaefer as Pagan Michael Taylor Donovan as Seamus Paul Thatcher as Pagan Jesse Walker as Telepath Seraphina Whitman as Pagan
How would you use the word pagan in a sentence?
The Pagan worships idols. A Druid is a Pagan.
In which year did pope gelasius declare feb 14th to be Valentine's Day?
Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th as Valentine's Day in the year 496 AD. This designation was part of an effort to Christianize pagan festivals, and it was intended to honor Saint Valentine, a martyr. The day has since evolved into a celebration of romantic love.
