The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pope Damasus I
Also known as Saint Damasus, Bishop Damasus, Pope Damasus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 122
There's an unmistakable authority in this elderly church leader, the weight of apostolic succession evident in his bearing. His presence commands the reverence due to one who speaks for orthodox faith in the imperial city.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Elderly church leader
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 122
- Books
- 1
Pope Damasus I served as Bishop of Rome during the reign of Theodosius, mentioned in imperial edicts as the representative of orthodox faith. His pontificate marked an important period in the consolidation of papal authority in the Western church.
Description
An elderly bishop of Rome with white hair and beard, wearing the papal vestments appropriate to his station. His features convey both the wisdom of age and the authority of his position as Pontiff of the imperial city.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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