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- St Sylvester, Pope of Rome (335)
- He was a native of Rome. Because of his virtue and
love for all, the faithful made him Pope against his will upon the death of Pope
Miltiades in 314. He was Pope when Constantine the Great ended the persecution of
the Church, and personally instructed the Emperor in the Faith. Unable to attend the
Council of Nicaea personally, he sent delegates to represent him and uphold the
Orthodox faith there. He reposed in peace in 325.
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Once, in a debate between the Saint and Zambrius, a Jewish scribe and occultist,
Zambrius whispered a magic word in the ear of a bull, upon which the animal fell down
dead. Zambrius then challenged the Pope to do as much in the name of Christ. The
holy bishop replied, 'My God gives life and resurrection, not death.' Lifting his hands
to heaven, he restored the creature to life. The Emperor and the crowd who witnessed
the debate cheered the Saint, and many decided to be baptized.
source: http://www.abbamoses.com
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