Birthdate: 0305 AD
Birthplace: Idanha-a-Velha, Portugal
Died: December 11, 0384
Pope Damasus I was a key figure in strengthening the Catholic Church’s beliefs during his time as bishop of Rome. He led the Council of Rome in 382, which formalized the list of sacred scriptures. Damasus opposed significant heresies, endorsed Jerome’s creation of the Vulgate Bible, and played a role in reconciling the Church of Rome with the Church of Antioch. He also promoted the honoring of martyrs and is now honored as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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