Dec 31, 2022
Pope St. Sylvester I250-335 Feast Day: December 31 Patronage: Sylvestrine Benedictus, Milita Aurate order, domestic animals, stonecutters, masons, Papel Order of St. Sylvester I
Saint Sylvester I, a Roman and the first non-martyred pope, was chosen pope in 314 and reigned for almost 21 years. He strengthened the faithful by providing shelter and food and by preaching the Gospel during the Diocletian persecution. As a close friend, professionally and personally, to Emperor Constantine, he founded many churches including St. John Lateran and St. Peters. He is remembered in particular for the Council of Nicea and his leadership through the Donatism and Arianian heresies.
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