Historical eventDecember 22401

Pope Innocent I

Pope Innocent I began his papacy, succeeding Anastasius I.

1625th anniversary in 2026

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In context

When
Sunday, December 22 4011625 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
5th century · 400s
Anniversary
1625th in 2026
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 401.

Type: human.

What happened

Pope Innocent I was the bishop of Rome from 401 to his death on 12 March 417. From the beginning of his papacy, he was seen as the general arbitrator of ecclesiastical disputes in both the East and the West. He confirmed the prerogatives of the Archbishop of Thessalonica, and issued a decretal on disciplinary matters referred to him by the Bishop of Rouen. He defended the exiled John Chrysostom and consulted with the bishops of Africa concerning the Pelagian controversy,

December 22 through the years

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When did Pope Innocent I happen?

December 22 401 — 1625 years ago, on a Sunday.

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