Saturday, February 20, 2010

St Agathon the Pope of Rome


Commemorated on February 20

Saint Agathon, Pope of Rome, was the son of pious Christian parents, who provided him an excellent education. After their death, St Agathon distributed his inheritance to the poor and became a monk. His virtuous life could not remain concealed from people. In 679, he was elected as the Bishop of Rome, and he remained in this position until his death in 682.
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