Historical Events tagged with "vulgate"

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Religion & Philosophy

Consecration of Pope Damasus I

October 1st, 366 1658 years ago

Pope Damasus I was consecrated as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome. Known for his commitment to the faith, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Church's authority during a time of division. His papacy emphasized the importance of the Bible and the promotion of early Christian orthodoxy. Damasus was notable for commissioning the first Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible, which would have a lasting impact on Western Christianity.

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