Papal Latin Mass in Constantinople (Pope St John I)

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Pope John I
reigned gloriously 523–526

May 27 commemorates Pope Saint John I – the first pope to change his name (his birth name was the name of the pagan god Mercury).
Saint John I is notable in that he visited Constantinople as Pope as was immediately greeted by the Emperor and Patriarch as their superior. In fact, the Byzantine Emperor asked to for a second coronation from the hands of the Pope. Moreover, the Patriarch of Constantinople allowed the holy Pope to celebrate a pontifical Latin Mass in the Hagia Sophia – the cathedral church of Constantinople. The date was Easter Day, 19 April, 526.
An interesting fact in the history of East/West relations.
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Papal Latin Mass in Constantinople (Pope St John I)

by

Pope John I
reigned gloriously 523–526

May 27 commemorates Pope Saint John I – the first pope to change his name (his birth name was the name of the pagan god Mercury).
Saint John I is notable in that he visited Constantinople as Pope as was immediately greeted by the Emperor and Patriarch as their superior. In fact, the Byzantine Emperor asked to for a second coronation from the hands of the Pope. Moreover, the Patriarch of Constantinople allowed the holy Pope to celebrate a pontifical Latin Mass in the Hagia Sophia – the cathedral church of Constantinople. The date was Easter Day, 19 April, 526.
An interesting fact in the history of East/West relations.
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Category: Uncategorized
Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Comments Policy: I reserve the right to delete comments that are offensive or off-topic. If your comment contains a hyperlink to another site, your comment automatically goes into "Comments Purgatory" where it waits for release by way of moderation.