Reigned from 731 to 741. Born in Syria; died in Rome, Italy. A renowned ecclesiastical administrator, he continued the struggle against Iconoclasm, opposed the Lombards, aided foreign missions, and completed the restoration of the walls of Rome. Feast, Roman Calendar, December 10,.
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