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Pope Saint Adeodatus I
Pope Saint Adeodatus I

Pope Saint Adeodatus I

Also known as: Adeodato; Diosdado; Deusdedit

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 8

Died

November 1, 618

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Pope Saint Adeodatus I, also known as Adeodato, Diosdado, or Deusdedit, was born in Rome, Italy, and was the son of Stephen, a subdeacon. He served as the Pope during a tumultuous period in the history of the Church, facing various challenges and working tirelessly to support the clergy amidst political unrest. Adeodatus I ascended to the papal throne in 615, succeeding Pope Boniface IV....