Quotes:Ennodius, Magnus Felix

Zirkoff, Boris

Ennodius, Magnus Felix. Latin Church Father, b. ca. 473, at Arles or Milan; d. 17 July, 521, at Pavia. Early became an orphan. Educated by aunt at Milan, then married wealthy woman and lived lavishly. After severe illness, entered priesthood; wife became nun. Went to Rome, 496, and became noted. Was first to address Bishop of Rome as Pope. Succeeded Maximus as Bishop of Pavia, 511. Twice sent as Messenger to Emperor Anastasius with plan of reuniting 374 Eastern and Western Churches. Best known as champion of Papacy, especially in exemption from all human jurisdiction; maintained that God alone judged Popes [See Symmachus].

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 5, pp. 373-374