Siricius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
 Siricius depicted on a medallion | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | December 384 |
| Papacy ended | 26 November 399 |
| Predecessor | Damasus I |
| Successor | Anastasius I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Siricius 334 |
| Died | 26 November 399 (aged 64–65) |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 26 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.
- ^ The date in December—15, 22, or 29—is uncertain. Annuario Pontificio (Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2012 ISBN 978-88-209-8722-0), p. 9.