Pope Anastasius I facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anastasius I |
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| Papacy began | 27 November 399 |
| Papacy ended | 19 December 401 |
| Predecessor | Siricius |
| Successor | Innocent I |
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| Birth name | Anastasius |
| Born | unknown unknown |
| Died | 16 December 401 |
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| Feast day | 19 December |
| Other Popes named Anastasius | |
Pope Saint Anastasius I was an important cleric from Italy. He was the 39th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Pope from 399 until he passed away in 401.
Early Life and Family
Anastasius was born in the city of Rome. We do not know much about his early life. His father's name was Maximus.
Before Anastasius became a priest, he had a son. This son later became Pope Innocent I.
Time as Pope
Anastasius was chosen to be Pope in the year 399.
He is most known for his actions against the ideas of a writer named Origen. In the year 400, Pope Anastasius called a special meeting. This meeting was a council where they talked about Origen's writings. The council decided that some of Origen's ideas did not fit with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
After Anastasius, it became a tradition for priests to stand and bow their heads. They would do this when they read from the gospels during church services.
During his time as Pope, Anastasius also encouraged Catholic people in North Africa.
He was buried in a place called the Catacomb of Pontian.
Lasting Impact
Pope Anastasius was highly respected by other important Christian leaders. These leaders included Augustine of Hippo and Saint Jerome.
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| Preceded by Siricius |
Pope 399-401 |
Succeeded by Innocent I |
