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St Miltiades

Pope 311 to 14.

“The year of his birth is not known; he was elected pope in either 310 or 311; died 10 or 11 January, 314.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope St. Miltiades”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.