Background
He was born in Rome, the son of Maximus.
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He was born in Rome, the son of Maximus.
He condemned the writings of the Alexandrian theologian Origen shortly after their translation into Latin. He fought against these writings throughout his papacy, and in 400 he called a council to discuss them. If Origen has put forth any other writings, you are to know that they and their author are alike condemned by medical
He instructed priests to stand and bow their head as they read from the gospels.
Among his friends were Augustine, Jerome, and Paulinus. Jerome speaks of him as a man of great holiness who was rich in his poverty.