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Hormisdas
Saint
Sanctified Life
450 — 523
"The first condition of salvation is to keep the rule of the true faith."
A diplomat and peacemaker, Pope Hormisdas was instrumental in healing the first great schism between Rome and Constantinople. His path focused on unity, establishing the 'Formula of Hormisdas' which reaffirmed the primacy of the Roman See and reunited the Eastern and Western churches after decades of division.
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Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Pope Hormisdas (c. 450 – 6 August 523) was the Bishop of Rome from 21 July 514 to his death. His papacy was dominated by the Acacian Schism, which had divided Rome and Constantinople since 484. He succeeded in resolving the schism and reuniting the Eastern and Western churches in 519 through the Formula of Hormisdas.
Canonization: saint
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Titles & Roles
• Catholic priest• writer
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Life Journey
450—
Born in Italy
Born in Frosinone to a wealthy family.
514—
Papal Election
Succeeds Symmachus; immediately seeks unity.
519—
End of Schism
The Acacian Schism ends with the signing of his Formula in Constantinople.
523—
Death
Dies in Rome; buried in St. Peter's.