Pope Damasus I
Pope
- Lived
- 305–384
- Country
- Ancient Rome
Updated September 2026
About Pope Damasus I
Pope Damasus I, also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384. He presided over the Council of Rome of 382, which established the canon, or official list, of sacred scripture.
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