Pope Simplicius

Pope Simplicius (– March 483) was the bishop of Rome from 468 to his death on 10 March 483. He combated the Eutychian heresy, ended the practice of consecrating bishops only in December, and sought to offset the effects of Germanic invasions. His pontificate coincided with the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476, when Odoacer deposed the last Western Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, though it had little impact on the Church's administration of Rome. Quotes This same norm of Apostolic doctrine is firmly maintained by his (Peter's) successors, of him to whom the Lord entrusted the care of the entire flock of sheep, to whom He promised not to leave him until the end of time. Pope St. Simplicius Catholic Encyclopedia External links Simplicius Simplicius (pope) Category:People from Lazio Category:Catholics from Italy Category:Saints Category:Popes Category:483 deaths