Siricius, bishop of Rome

Bishop of Rome from 384 to 399. His letter to Himerius of Tarragona (385) is the earliest surviving papal decretal; it rules on baptism, penance, betrothal, and the marriage and continence of clergy.

Dates

d. 399 (approximate)

See or city

Rome

Region

Italy

Works

• LettersEpistulae · 385 · CPL 1650 (unverified)