symmachus (pope from 498 to 514. a strong supporter of orthodoxy
1Symmachus, Saint — ▪ pope born , Sardinia died July 19, 514, Rome; feast day July 19 pope from 498 to 514. Apparently a Christian convert, Symmachus was an archdeacon in the Roman Church when elected to succeed Pope Anastasius II. Concurrently, a… …
2Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
