POPE
Pope Symmachus
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Symmachus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 498–514.
background
Pope Symmachus was the bishop of Rome from 22 November 498 to his death on 19 July 514. His tenure was marked by a serious schism over who was elected pope by a majority of the Roman clergy.
summary
Pope Symmachus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 498–514.
papacy Start
498
papacy End
514

