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Sabinian

Pope 604 to 606.

“The son of Bonus, he was born at Blera (Bieda) near Viterbo.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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