Sisinnius
Sisinnius (born, Syria—died Feb. 4, 708, Rome [Italy]) was a pope from Jan. 15 to Feb. 4, 708. He was consecrated about Jan. 15, 708. Threatened by the exarch of Ravenna, the Lombards, and the Muslims, Sisinnius ordered the walls of Rome reinforced. He was buried in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Article Title:
Sisinnius
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
09 April 2024
Access Date:
February 22, 2025