Pope Martin I
Leader of the Catholic Church, papacy
Born
None
None years ago
Died
September 16th, 655
1370 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Vatican City
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Served as the Pope from 649 until his death in 655. During papacy, addressed theological disputes, particularly monotheletism, which posited Christ had two natures but only one will. Opposed Byzantine Emperor Constans II's edicts concerning this doctrine. Captured and exiled by imperial forces, suffering ill treatment until death. He was canonized as a saint.
Opposed the monotheletism doctrine
Exiled by Emperor Constans II
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