Vitalian
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In the Seventh Century Pope Vitalian recommended an organ for churches with a view to improving the singing of congregations.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Vitalian laid siege to Constantinople, Proclus is said to have burned his ships with a polished brass mirror.
From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William
Pope Vitalian had done him service in his struggle with the usurper, and made use of his favourable sentiments to proceed with more decision against the Monothelites.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
Vitalian, born at Segni, 27th Jan. 662 77.
From The Power Of The Popes by Daunou, Pierre Claude Fran?ois
His skill in the ecclesiastical chant was derived from a Roman cantor whom Pope Vitalian sent in the train of Benedict Biscop.
From History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 by Green, John Richard
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