Born in Rome, little is known of Sylvester’s early life. He was ordained by Pope St. Marcellinus during the peace before the persecutions of Diocletian. He lived through those days of terror. Constantine triumphed over Diocletian and Maximian in 312. He succeeded St. Melchiades as Bishop of Rome and on January 31, 314, Sylvester was ordained Pope . He sent legates to the Council of the Western Church at Arles. In 325 AD he sent his legates to the Council of Nice. Because of his great age, he was unable to attend himself. Sylvester was pope for 24 years and 11 months. He died in 335 AD.
FEAST DAY- December 31
BOOKS BY DR. SCOTT HAHN
Responsorial Psalm
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
Quiz
Yesterday’s Answer-
(c) Charisms
Today’s Question-
Those from other Christian denominations are re-baptized when the convert to the Catholic Church. True or False?
