Adrian III ( Latin Hadrianus PP. III ;? - September 15, 885 ) - Pope from May 17, 884 to September 15, 885 .
| Adrian III | |||
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| lat Hadrianus PP. III | |||
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| May 17, 884 - September 15, 885 | |||
| Church | Roman catholic church | ||
| Predecessor | Marine I | ||
| Successor | Stephen V (VI) | ||
| Birth | Rome , Italy | ||
| Death | September 15, 885 Modena , Italy | ||
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Biography
He was quite tough in relation to rivals, but was widely revered by the people. He led a conciliatory policy towards the Church of Constantinople and Patriarch Photius I.
Death
Adrian died in Modena , on his way to Worms , where he was going to discuss with Charles III Tolstoy the questions of succession and the fight against the Saracens . Some believe that dad was poisoned. He was buried in the church of San Silvestro near Modena, decorated with reliefs with his image.
Canonization
It was canonized in 1891 by Pope Leo XIII , a memorial day - July 8 .
Notes
- ↑ AA.VV. Encyclopedia of Popes - 2000.
Links
- Adrian, popes // Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary : in 86 volumes (82 volumes and 4 additional). - SPb. , 1890-1907.