Pope Adeodatus I
Adeodatus I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
Seal of Adeodatus; he was the first pope to use lead seals. This design features the Alpha and Omega, the Good Shepherd and the text deusdedit pape. | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 19 October 615 |
| Papacy ended | 8 November 618 |
| Predecessor | Boniface IV |
| Successor | Boniface V |
| Orders | |
| Created cardinal | 15 October 590 by Gregory I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 570 |
| Died | 8 November 618 (aged 47-48) Rome, Italy, Eastern Roman Empire |
| Other popes named Adeodatus | |
Pope Adeodatus I (570 – 8 November 618), also called Deodatus I or Deusdedit, was the bishop of Rome from 19 October 615 to his death on 8 November 618. He was the first priest to be elected pope since John II in 533. The first use of lead seals or bullae on papal documents is attributed to him. His feast day is 8 November.