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Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676.

Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676. He devoted much of his papacy to improving churches and fighting monothelitism.

Historical Significance

Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676.

Events Before

  1. Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on

    Battle of Baekgang: Tang Chinese and Silla Korean forces defeat Baekje Korean forces and their Yamato Japanese allies on the Geum River in Korea, the last Japanese invasion of Korea for 900 years

  2. Ildefonsus, Archbishop of Toledo, and later saint, reportedly has a vision of the Virgin Mary, who presents him with a p

    Ildefonsus, Archbishop of Toledo, and later saint, reportedly has a vision of the Virgin Mary, who presents him with a priestly vestment

  3. Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse, Italy

    Constans II, also called "the Bearded", was the Byzantine emperor from 641 to 668.

  4. Greek scholar and new Archbishop of Canterbury, Theodore of Tarsus arrives in Canterbury with North African abbot Hadria

    Greek scholar and new Archbishop of Canterbury, Theodore of Tarsus arrives in Canterbury with North African abbot Hadrian

Events After

  1. Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman

    Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania successfully puts down a rebellion at Nîmes, the last rebels surrendering from the Roman amphitheatre [1]

  2. Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons

    Synod of Hertford holds the first general council of the Anglo-Saxon Church, issuing 10 canons

  3. Pope Adeodatus II's (Deusdetit II) reign ends with his death

    Pope Adeodatus II's (Deusdetit II) reign ends with his death

  4. Donus begins his reign as Catholic Pope replacing Pope Adeodatus II

    Donus begins his reign as Catholic Pope replacing Pope Adeodatus II

  5. St Agatho begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    St Agatho begins his reign as Catholic Pope

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on January 27, 672?
Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676. He devoted much of his papacy to improving churches and fighting monothelitism.
Why is St Vitalian ends his reign as Catholic Pope significant?
Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676.

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