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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31 January 2026
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November 14, 2026