St. Agapetus, Pope (20 September): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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In this episode of The Lives of the Saints by Father Alvin Butler, we honor Pope Saint Agapetus I (also known as Agapeus), whose feast is celebrated on September 20th in the Western Church. Born in Rome, Agapetus rose from humble service in the Church of Saints John and Paul to become Pope in 535 AD. He was a man of deep sanctity, healing divisions in the Church, defending orthodoxy against heresy, and courageously confronting both emperors and empresses to safeguard the Council of Chalcedon. His papacy lasted only about 11 months, yet his steadfast faith left a lasting mark on the Church. ✝️ Key highlights of his life: Native of Rome, ordained Pope on May 4, 535 Restored unity after schisms in the Church Rejected heretical bishops and defended Chalcedonian orthodoxy Courageously resisted Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora Consecrated Mennas as Patriarch of Constantinople Died in Constantinople on April 17, 536 Buried at St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome Feast day: September 20 (West) & April 17 (East) Through his holiness, courage, and unwavering devotion to Christ, Pope Saint Agapetus remains a shining example of fidelity and leadership in times of great trial. 🙏 May his intercession inspire us to remain steadfast in faith and courageous in defending the truth. 00:00 Introduction – The Lives of the Saints 00:15 Early Life of Pope Saint Agapetus 01:00 Election as Pope (535 AD) 02:00 Restoring Unity & Healing Schisms 03:00 Defense of Orthodoxy & Chalcedon 04:00 Mission to Constantinople 05:00 Confrontation with Empress Theodora 06:00 Consecration of Patriarch Mennas 07:00 Final Days & Death (536 AD) 07:50 Legacy & Feast Day (September 20) https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/september/st-agapetus-pope/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintAgapetus #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #FeastDay #ChurchHistory #PopeAgapetus #CatholicFaith #ChristianSaints #DailySaints #ByzantineHistory #Vatican #CatholicChurch 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴