Pope Martin I

Leader of the Catholic Church, papacy

Pope Martin I - Leader of the Catholic Church, papacy
Born

None
None years ago

Died

September 16th, 655
1369 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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