Pope. He was likely born in Rome and served in the Roman Church from a young age. He was nominated by his predecessor Felix IV, rather than being elected head of the Roman Church. As the first Germanic pope, his selection was challenged by Church leaders who feared the influence of the Ostrogoth Kingdom. Another individual, Dioscorus, was then elected, and the two men were consecrated on the same day, September 22, 530. However, Dioscorus died less than a month later, leaving Boniface as the leader of the Church. He served as pope for a little more than two years before dying in Rome. He confirmed the decisions of the Second Council of Orange (529), which taught that Grace is always necessary to obtain salvation.
Pope. He was likely born in Rome and served in the Roman Church from a young age. He was nominated by his predecessor Felix IV, rather than being elected head of the Roman Church. As the first Germanic pope, his selection was challenged by Church leaders who feared the influence of the Ostrogoth Kingdom. Another individual, Dioscorus, was then elected, and the two men were consecrated on the same day, September 22, 530. However, Dioscorus died less than a month later, leaving Boniface as the leader of the Church. He served as pope for a little more than two years before dying in Rome. He confirmed the decisions of the Second Council of Orange (529), which taught that Grace is always necessary to obtain salvation.
Bio by: Carolina Cotton
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