Pope Siricius


Siricius
Bishop of Rome
Siricius depicted on a medallion
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy beganDecember 384
Papacy ended26 November 399
PredecessorDamasus I
SuccessorAnastasius I
Personal details
Born
Siricius

334
Died26 November 399(399-11-26) (aged 64–65)
Sainthood
Feast day26 November

Pope Siricius (334 – 26 November 399) was the bishop of Rome from December 384[1] to his death. In response to inquiries from Bishop Himerius of Tarragona, Siricius issued the Directa decretal, containing decrees of baptism, church discipline and other matters. His are the oldest completely preserved papal decretals. He is sometimes said to have been the first bishop of Rome to call himself pope.

  1. ^ The date in December—15, 22, or 29—is uncertain. Annuario Pontificio (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2012 ISBN 978-88-209-8722-0), p. 9.