John V (Pope)
John V, depiction in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
John V (* in Syria ; † August 2, 686 in Rome ) was Pope from July 23, 685 until his death.
He came from Syria , possibly Antioch . From 680 he was the papal legate . Because of his knowledge of Greek , he was chosen to take part in the Sixth Ecumenical Council of Constantinople . He took office as Pope on July 23, 685. From Emperor Justinian II he received several favors for the Western Church . He was also able to subjugate the bishops of Sardinia . He died on August 2, 686 in Rome. He is buried in the basilica of St. Peter's Basilica .
literature
- Werner Schulz: Johannes V. (Pope). In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 3, Bautz, Herzberg 1992, ISBN 3-88309-035-2 , Sp. 200-201.
Web links
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Benedict II |
Pope 685-686 |
Konon |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | John V. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pope (685-686) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | unsure: Syria |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 2, 686 |
| Place of death | Rome |