Sixtus III.
Sixtus III. (Xystus) (* in the 4th or 5th century; † August 18 or 19, 440) was Bishop of Rome (July 31, 432–440). His name means: S (e) xtus = the sixth ( Latin ) or Xystus = the smoothed (Greek)
Life
Sixtus is often associated with the building of important churches in Rome : Santa Sabina on the Aventine , Santa Maria Maggiore , whose dedication to Mary, Mother of God , reflects his recognition of the Council of Ephesus (431). At that council the debate revolved around the human and divine nature of Christ and whether Mary, as the mother of Jesus, could be considered as a man or as the mother of Christ as a god. The council gave her the Greek title “Theotokos” (Mother of God, Mother of God), and the dedication of the great Church in Rome is an answer. Sixtus III. is said to have sent St. Patrick to Ireland .
Memorial days
- Catholic: August 19th
- Consecration of the Church of S. Maria Maggiore in Rome
literature
- Helmut Feld: Sixtus III. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 10, Bautz, Herzberg 1995, ISBN 3-88309-062-X , Sp. 583-584.
- Entry in the Catholic Encyclopedia , Robert Appleton Company, New York 1913.
See also
Web links
- Sixtus III. in the Ecumenical Lexicon of Saints
- Complete works of Migne Patrologia Latina with table of contents
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Celestine I. |
Pope 432-440 |
Leo I. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sixtus III. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Xystus III. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Pope (432-440) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century or 5th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 19, 440 |