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Paul I
Saint
Sanctified Life
700 — 767
"We must defend the faith against those who would destroy the holy images."
The brother and successor of Stephen II, Paul I secured the temporal power of the papacy in central Italy. His path was one of diplomatic maneuvering between the Lombards and the Franks, ensuring the Church's independence while turning his family home into a monastery for Greek monks fleeing iconoclasm.
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Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Pope Paul I (700 – 28 June 767) was the Bishop of Rome from 29 May 757 to his death. He was at first a Roman deacon and frequently represented his brother, Pope Stephen II, in negotiations with the Lombard kings. Paul's reign was dominated by relations with the Frankish and Lombard kings and the Byzantine emperor.
Canonization: saint
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Titles & Roles
• Catholic bishop• Catholic priest• writer
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Life Journey
700—
Born in Rome
Born to the Orsini family; educated at the Lateran.
757—
Papal Election
Succeeds his brother Stephen II.
765—
Diplomacy
Secures the restoration of papal territories from the Lombards via Frankish mediation.
767—
Death
Dies in Rome during the summer heat.