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Pope Siricius

Siricius, pope from February 11, 385 till November 398, was the successor of Damasus and was himself succeeded by Anastasius I. He is the author of two decrees concerning clerical celibacy.

Preceded by:
Pope Damasus I
List of popes Succeeded by:
Pope Anastasius I


from the 9th edition (1880) of an unnamed encyclopedia