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|description=Pope from 498 to 514, a native of Sardinia. His disputed election against Laurentius led to intervention by Theodoric and a synodal judgment in 502; Ennodius defended the decision and the pope’s exemption from human jurisdiction. {{ctd-source|BCW|5|383}}. | |description=Pope from 498 to 514, a native of Sardinia. His disputed election against Laurentius led to intervention by Theodoric and a synodal judgment in 502; Ennodius defended the decision and the pope’s exemption from human jurisdiction. {{ctd-source|BCW|5|383}}. | ||
Roman statesman and orator, a leading defender of pagan institutions in the fourth century. His surviving writings include letters, speeches and official reports; Zirkoff cites Otto Seeck’s edition of 1883. {{ctd-source|BCW|7|398}}. | |||
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Revision as of 16:41, 10 October 2026
Symmachus
Pope from 498 to 514, a native of Sardinia. His disputed election against Laurentius led to intervention by Theodoric and a synodal judgment in 502; Ennodius defended the decision and the pope’s exemption from human jurisdiction. (BCW 5:383).
Roman statesman and orator, a leading defender of pagan institutions in the fourth century. His surviving writings include letters, speeches and official reports; Zirkoff cites Otto Seeck’s edition of 1883. (BCW 7:398).
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- Quotes: Zirkoff, Boris
- CTD article in Russian: Симмах
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Shortly: Pope from 498 to 514, a native of Sardinia. His disputed election against Laurentius led to interven...