Liberius (Bishop of Rome)
Liberius ( Latin for "the free"; * in Rome ; † September 24, 366 ) was Pope from May 17, 352 to September 24, 366.
( Augustinermuseum , Freiburg i. B.)
His pontificate was marked by the Arian dispute . He originally represented the position of Athanasius against Arianism . After he did not give up this position despite threats, banished him to the arianerfreundliche Constantius II. , Sole emperor since 353, in 355 by Thrace and made Felix II. For anti-pope . In exile, however, Liberius made concessions and ultimately even condemned Athanasius, whereupon he was able to return to Rome in 358 . Four letters that he wrote in exile have survived.
Liberius is the first legitimate Pope not canonized. It is believed that his relics were in one of the side altars of the Basilica of St. Philip and James are embedded.
According to tradition, Liberius had the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore built on the Esquiline after a "snow miracle" on the morning of August 5th, 358 .
His memorial days in the liturgy are September 23rd in the Roman Catholic Church and August 27th in the Orthodox Churches.
See also
literature
- Hans Lietzmann : Liberius 3 . In: Paulys Realencyclopadie der classischen Antiquity Science (RE). Volume XIII, 1, Stuttgart 1926, Col. 98-101.
- Ekkart Sauser : Liberius, Pope. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 5, Bautz, Herzberg 1993, ISBN 3-88309-043-3 , Sp. 13-15.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Information brochure of the basilica
Web links
- Entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia , Robert Appleton Company, New York 1913.
- Complete works of Migne Patrologia Latina with table of contents
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Julius I. |
Bishop of Rome (the term Pope was first used after 384) 352–366 |
Damasus I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Liberius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Rome (352–366) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century or 4th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 24, 366 |