Anastasius II
pope
d. 19 Nov 498
50th Bishop of Rome (Pope) · 25 Nov 496–16 Nov 498
Offices
- Bishop of Rome (Pope) № 50 · 25 Nov 496 – 16 Nov 498
Pope Anastasius II was the bishop of Rome from 24 November 496 to his death on 19 November 498. He was an important figure in trying to end the Acacian schism, but his efforts resulted in the Laurentian schism, which followed his death. Anastasius was born in Rome, the son of a priest, and is buried in St. Peter's Basilica.
Related people
- Gelasius I succeeded · traditional
- Symmachus preceded · traditional
Places
- Old St. Peter's Basilica burial
- Rome ministry
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Liber Pontificalis 1 claim — Liber Pontificalis, the life of Anastasius II