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Liberius ends his reign as Catholic Pope

Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.

Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384. He presided over the Council of Rome of 382 that determined the canon or official list of sacred scripture. Damasus spoke out against major heresies (including Apollinarianism and Macedonianism), thus solidifying the faith of the Catholic Church, and encouraged production of the Vulgate Bible with his support for Jerome. He helped reconcile the relations between the Church of Rome and the Church of Antioch, and encouraged the veneration of martyrs.

As well as various prose letters and other pieces Damasus was the author of Latin verse.

Historical Significance

Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.

Events Before

  1. Roman Emperor Valentinian I appoints his brother Flavius Valens co-emperor

    Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375), sometimes known as Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375.

  2. Valentinian I is proclaimed Roman Emperor

    Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375), sometimes known as Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375.

  3. Co-emperors and brothers Valentinian I and Valens are made consuls to signify their new reign, and shortly after, they d

    Co-emperors and brothers Valentinian I and Valens are made consuls to signify their new reign, and shortly after, they divide the empire into East and West

  4. An earthquake on Crete followed by a tsunami around the Eastern Mediterranean allegedly destroys Alexandria

    An earthquake on Crete followed by a tsunami around the Eastern Mediterranean allegedly destroys Alexandria

  5. Roman usurper Procopius bribes two legions passing by Constantinople and proclaims himself Roman emperor

    Roman usurper Procopius bribes two legions passing by Constantinople and proclaims himself Roman emperor

Events After

  1. Roman Emperor Valentinian I visits Nijmegen

    Roman Emperor Valentinian I visits Nijmegen

  2. 9th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

    9th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet

  3. Comet 1P/374 E1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0884 AU of Earth

    Comet 1P/374 E1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0884 AU of Earth

More from the 360s

The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers and invade the Gallic provinces

The Alemanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers and invade the Gallic provinces

Co-emperors and brothers Valentinian I and Valens are made consuls to signify their new reign, and shortly after, they d

Co-emperors and brothers Valentinian I and Valens are made consuls to signify their new reign, and shortly after, they divide the empire into East and West

Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90,000 to attack the Sassanid Empire in a campaign that leads to

Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90,000 to attack the Sassanid Empire in a campaign that leads to his death

Roman Emperor Valentinian I appoints his brother Flavius Valens co-emperor

Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375), sometimes known as Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on September 24, 366?
Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384. He presided over the Council of Rome of 382 that determined the canon or official list of sacred scripture. Damasus spoke out against major heresies (including Apollinarianism and Macedonianism), thus solidifying the faith of the Catholic Church, and encouraged production of the Vulgate Bible with his support for Jerome.
Why is Liberius ends his reign as Catholic Pope significant?
Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.

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