John II
470 CE – 535 CE · aged 65
Pope
- Born
- 470 CE · Rome
- Died
- 535 CE · Rome
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- 470 CEBornBorn in Rome
- 533 CE – 535 CERolePope
- 535 CEDiedDied in Rome
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- 476 CEFall of Western Rome
Biography
Pope John II (Latin: Ioannes II; c. 475 – 8 May 535), born Mercurius, was the Bishop of Rome from 2 January 533 to his death on 8 May 535. As a priest at St. Clement's Basilica, he endowed that church with gifts and commissioned stone carvings for it. Mercurius became the first pope to adopt a new papal name upon his elevation to the office. During his pontificate, John II notably removed Bishop Contumeliosus of Riez from his office, convened a council on the readmission of Arian clergy, and approved an edict of emperor Justinian, promulgating doctrine opposed by his predecessor, Pope Hormisdas.
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