Novatian — (circa 200–58) was a scholar, priest, theologian and antipope who held the title between 251 and 258.[1] According to Greek authors, pope Damasus I and Prudentius gave his name as Novatus. He was a noted theologian and writer, the first Roman… … Wikipedia
Antipope — For the book by Robert Rankin, see The Antipope. An antipope (Latin: antipapa) is a person who opposes a legitimately elected or sitting Pope and makes a significantly accepted competing claim to be the Pope,[1] the Bishop of Rome and leader of… … Wikipedia
Novatian and Novatianism — Novatian and Novatianism † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Novatian and Novatianism Novatian was a schismatic of the third century, and founder of the sect of the Novatians; he was a Roman priest, and made himself antipope. His name is given… … Catholic encyclopedia
Novatian — ▪ antipope Latin Novatianus born c. 200, , Rome [Italy] died c. 258 the second antipope in papal history, in 251. He was the first Roman theologian to write in Latin and inspired the Novatian Schism a break from the Christian church by… … Universalium
Antipope — • A false claimant of the Holy See in opposition to a pontiff canonically elected Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Antipope Antipope … Catholic encyclopedia
Antipope Alexander V — Alexander V Antipope Alexander V (1409–1410) Papacy began June 26, 1409 Papacy ended May 3, 1410 … Wikipedia
Antipope Gregory VIII — Gregory VIII (died 1137), born Mauritius Burdinus (Maurice Bourdin), was antipope from 10 March 1118 until 22 April 1121. He was born in the Limousin, part of Aquitaine, Occitania, France. He was educated at Cluny, at Limoges, and in Castile,… … Wikipedia
Antipope Victor IV (1159–1164) — This article is about the former Cardinal Octavianus, antipope from 1159 to 1164. For the previous reigning antipope, see Antipope Victor IV (1138). Victor IV (died 20 April 1164), born Octavian or Octavianus: Ottaviano dei Crescenzi Ottaviani di … Wikipedia
Antipope Sylvester IV — Sylvester IV Papacy began 1105 Papacy ended 1111 Predecessor Adalbert (As Antipope) Paschal II (As Pope) Successor Paschal II (As Pope) … Wikipedia
Antipope Clement VII — For the Clement VII who was the legitimate Pope from 1523 to 1534, see Pope Clement VII. Pope Clement VII. Robert of Geneva (1342–16 September 1394) was elected to the papacy as (Anti )Pope Clement VII by the French cardinals who opposed Urban VI … Wikipedia
