June 20 – The Pope Who Was the Son of Another Pope, Also a Saint

Pope St. Silverius (Reigned 536-37). Dates of birth and death unknown. He was the son of Pope [St.] Hormisdas who had been married before becoming one of the higher clergy. Silverius entered the service of the Church and was subdeacon at Rome when Pope Agapetus died at Constantinople, 22 April, 536. The Empress Theodora, who … Continue reading June 20 – The Pope Who Was the Son of Another Pope, Also a Saint