Adeodatus II.
Adeodatus II (depiction in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls )
Adeodatus II (also Deusdedit II , * in Rome ; † June 17, 676 ) was elected Pope on April 11, 672 .
Before he became Pope, he was a monk in the Erasmus Monastery in Rome. Adeodatus II did not interfere much in secular politics and fought against monotheleticism . He impressed with his kindness and generosity.
Catholic feast day is June 17th, the day of his death. His grave is in St. Peter's Basilica .
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bautz : Adeodatus. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 1, Bautz, Hamm 1975. 2nd, unchanged edition Hamm 1990, ISBN 3-88309-013-1 , Sp. 37.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Vitalian |
Pope 672-676 |
Donus |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Adeodatus II. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Deusdedit II. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pope (672-676) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 17, 676 |