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Benedict II, also known as Benedictus, was a male Catholic priest, writer, and bishop who served as Pope. A member of the Benedictines and a citizen of the Byzantine Empire, he worked in Rome, where he was both born and died. He was fluent in Latin and adhered to the Catholic Church.
Born in 0635, he died on May 11, 0685. He is recognized as a saint with a feast day on May 8. His remains are buried in St. Peter's Basilica. He is described in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia. He is also recognized in the Popes collection.
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- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Benedictus
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Byzantine Empire
- Place of birth
- Rome
- Place of death
- Rome
- Occupation
- Catholic bishop
- Position held
- Pope
- Languages spoken
- Latin
- Religion
- Catholic Church
- Image
- BenedictII.jpg
- Work location
- Rome
- Religious order
- Benedictines
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- Benedictus II
- date of death
- 0685-05-08
- date of birth
- 0635-01-01
- canonization status
- saint
- feast day
- May 8
- place of burial
- St. Peter's Basilica
- described by source
- Wikitólica
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Encyclopedic overview
Pope Benedict II (Latin: Benedictus II) was the bishop of Rome from 26 June 684 to his death on 8 May 685. Pope Benedict II's feast day is 7 May.
Early life
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