Saint Adeodatus
Saint Adeodatus I (also known as Pope Deusdedit or Adeodatus of Rome; died November 8, 618 AD) was the sixty-ninth Pope of the Catholic Church, serving from October 19, 615 AD until his death in 618 AD. His papal name "Adeodatus" means "given by God" in Latin. He was the first pope in many decades to be ordained from among the Roman clergy (rather than from among monks), and his pontificate was marked by a major outbreak of plague in Rome, in which he devoted himself to the care of the sick and relief of the suffering, reportedly distributing gifts of money to the Roman clergy and people from his own resources.
Saint Adeodatus I is distinct from Saint Adeodatus II, who was a later pope (672–676 AD). He is venerated as a saint with feast day November 8.
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| Saint Adeodatus | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | November 08 |
| Profession | Pope; Bishop of Rome |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Attributes | Papal vestments; tiara; key of Saint Peter |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Death Place | Rome, Italy |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes; confessor pope |
| Primary Shrine | St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
The birth date and family background of Saint Adeodatus I cannot be confirmed from available historical sources. He was a Roman by origin and had served as a member of the Roman diocesan clergy for many years before his election as pope.
Early Life
Adeodatus served as a priest of the Roman Church and was elevated through the ranks of the diocesan clergy. His long service as a Roman cleric was unusual in an era when popes were frequently chosen from among monks — particularly Benedictine monks — following the precedent of Pope Gregory the Great (590–604).
Occupation
Saint Adeodatus served as Pope from October 19, 615 AD to November 8, 618 AD — a pontificate of approximately three years. His reign was overshadowed by a devastating outbreak of bubonic plague in Rome, during which he reportedly spent freely from the papal treasury and his own resources to provide relief, personally caring for the sick and distributing money to the needy.
Vocation
Saint Adeodatus I's vocation as pope was marked by pastoral charity in a time of crisis. The plague of his pontificate tested the resources and courage of the Roman Church, and the pope responded with personal generosity and pastoral care.
Death
Saint Adeodatus I died on November 8, 618 AD, in Rome. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.
Significant events
- Served as Pope from October 19, 615 AD to November 8, 618 AD.
- First pope in many decades to be elected from the secular/diocesan clergy rather than from monks.
- Devoted himself to care of the sick during the plague of his pontificate.
- Distributed personal resources for relief of the Roman poor.
- Died November 8, 618 AD; feast day November 8.
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: Rome, Italy
Death location: Rome, Italy
Notable location: His see as Bishop of Rome and Pope (Rome, Italy (Vatican))
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Canonization
Servant of God
Recognized by ancient tradition as a pope-confessor.
Venerable
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Beatification
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Canonization
Recognized through ancient tradition; included in the Roman Martyrology.
Miracles
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Miracle for beatification
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Miracle for canonization
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Other notable miracles
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Patronage
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Feast day
November 8
Veneration
Saint Adeodatus I is venerated as a pope-confessor in the Roman Catholic tradition, feast day November 8.
Prayers
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Books
Written about the saint
- Mann, Horace K. The Lives of the Popes in the Early Middle Ages, vol. I. London: Kegan Paul, 1902.
Written by the saint
- Papal letters preserved in the Patrologia Latina.
External links
References
- Liber Pontificalis. (Book of the Popes.) Translated by Louise Ropes Loomis. New York: Columbia University Press, 1916.
- Roman Martyrology (Martyrologium Romanum). Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2004.