Pope Saint Jiulius I – Saint Of The Day – 12 April
Pope Saint Julius I. December 25 is set as Jesus’ official birthday.
Pope Julius I (280–352) was the bishop of Rome from 337 to his death in 352. He is notable for asserting the authority of the pope over the Arian Eastern bishops. He also has set December 25 as the official birthdate of Jesus. – This is the biggest and the most important thing that historians know about this saint.
As with many of the early popes, historians know very little about the early life of Pope St. Julius I. He likely used the name Julius as a young man as most of the early popes used their given names after taking the throne.
Patron saint of Rome.
