Paus Bonifatius I

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Paus Bonifatius I

Feestdag: 4 sep

Though few details are known of Boniface’s early life, he was elected Pope on December 28, 418. He is believed to have been ordained a priest by Pope Damasus I (366-384) and to have served as representative of Innocent I at Constantinople (c. 405).

Bonifatius werd zeer gewaardeerd om zijn liefdadige en geleerde persoonlijkheid, die duidelijk zichtbaar was en tot uiting kwam in de vervulling van zijn priesterlijke plichten.

At the death of Pope Zosimus in 418, two Popes were elected, Boniface and Eulalius. They were sent away from Rome by the emperor until the difficulty would be cleared. Eulalius failed to respect the Emperor’s decree and thus Boniface was recognized as the legitimate Pope.

Boniface’s reign was marked by great zeal and activity in disciplinary organization and control. He worked to reform certain corrupt practices and reduced the privileges granted to certain bishops.

Hij steunde de heilige Augustinus vurig in zijn strijd tegen het pelagianisme, en Augustinus droeg verschillende werken aan hem op.

 

Paus Sint-Bonifatius stierf in Rome op 4 september 422.

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