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CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Pope St. Zosimus
Year of birth unknown; died 27 December, 418. After the death of Pope Innocent I on 12 March, 417, Zosimus was elected his successor.
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ST. ZOSIMUS
That he was a Greek, the son of Abram, is all that is known of the early life of St. Zosimus. His pontificate, however, though short, is important for a climax in the fight against Pelagianism.
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Patron Saints Index: Pope Saint Zosimus
Memorial
26 December
Profile
Little is known about Zosimus' life before his election as Pope. May have been Jewish by birth, and his father may have been named Abram. Tried to expand the power of the pontificate, but allowed his personality, and his personality clashes with local bishops, to enter into the matter. A number of his letters survive, as well as a Decree ordering priests to stay out of taverns. Fought Pelagianism and Pelagius himself.
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