1209Francis of Assisi Establishes the Franciscan Order

Francis of Assisi founds the Franciscan Order.
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⛪ Sixtus I Becomes Pope

Sixtus I, pope of the Catholic Church (d. 124)
Sixtus I Becomes Pope (49)
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✝️ Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome

March 18Hyginus, bishop of Rome
Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome (79)
ChristianityRoman EmpireCatholicismReligious HistoryAncient rome
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✝️ Papacy of Linus Begins

Linus, pope of the Catholic Church (approximate date)
Papacy of Linus Begins (79)
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✝️ Clement I Becomes Pope

pope Clement I succeeds pope Anacletus I as the fourth pope.
Clement I Becomes Pope (88)
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⛪ Saint Benedict Founds Monte Cassino Monastery

Saint Benedict of Nursia founds the monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy.
Saint Benedict Founds Monte Cassino Monastery (529)
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🙏 Francis of Assisi Establishes the Franciscan Order

Francis of Assisi Establishes the Franciscan Order (1209)
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