Historical Events from This Year 654
Religion & Philosophy
Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I
August 10th, 654 1370 years ago
Pope Eugene I became the leader of the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Martinus I. His election came after a period of significant challenges and the influence of the Byzantine Empire on Rome. Eugene's papacy focused on nurturing the Christian community and navigating the political landscape shaped by prior papal authority.
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