Boniface IV

noun

1. Saint, pope a.d. 608–615.

Example Sentences

For example, the Christian holiday All Saints’ Day started by Pope Boniface IV in the 7th century A.D. was moved from May 13 to Nov. 1 as a way to supersede the pagan fall festivals, Britannia reports.

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Here was an important Benedictine Convent, where Pope Boniface IV. was a monk before his election to the papacy, and where the famous abbots of Monte Casino had their Roman residence.

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Boniface IV. native of Valeria, country of the Moors, 615 68.

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Pope Boniface I. or, as others say, Boniface IV. consecrated this Temple to the True God, by dedicating it to the Holy Virgin and the Martyrs, with the Title of Sta.

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The pope was Boniface IV, 608-615.188.610 a.d.189.To commemorate the dedication the pope introduced into the Western Church the Festival of All Saints, celebrated at first probably on 13th May.

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