Historical eventJune 17653

Pope Martin I

Pope Martin I (pictured) was arrested in the Lateran Palace, Rome, and taken to Constantinople.

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When
Monday, June 17 6531373 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
7th century · 650s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 653.

What happened

Pope Martin I, also known as Martin the Confessor, was the bishop of Rome from 21 July 649 to 653 or 654. He had served as Pope Theodore I's ambassador to Constantinople, and was elected to succeed him as pope. He was the only pope when Constantinople controlled the papacy whose election had not awaited imperial mandate. For his strong opposition to Monothelitism, Pope Martin I was arrested by Emperor Constans II, carried off to Constantinople, and ultimately banished to Cherson.

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When did Pope Martin I happen?

June 17 653 — 1373 years ago, on a Monday.

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