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The Catholic Encyclopedia gives credit to Pope Julius I as the official designation of December 25th for the birth of Christ. This happened in 336 AD. Constantine had recognized that date before, but Julius I made it official. The chosen date was to coincide with the birth date of Mythras, the Roman sun god as a way of drawing the pagan religion away from their false god.
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Which pope chose December 25th as Christmas day to celebrate the birth of Jesus?
Pope Gregory
Before 400 ad when was Christmas usually celebrated?
Before 400 AD Christmas was usually celebrated on December 21. Pope Julius 1 decided that Christmas would be celebrated on December 25.
Was Pope Gregory XVI Pope Gregory the Great?
No, Pope Gregory the Great .was also known as Pope Gregory I.
Which pope Julius declared Christmas to be celebrated officially on December 25th?
Pope Julius I
Who was the Pope Gregory known as Gregory the Great?
That would be Pope Saint Gregory I.
What was the pope's name in 1075?
Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.Pope St. Gregory VII was pope in 1075.
Was Gregory the Great the 64th pope?
Yes, Pope Gregory I was the 64th pope.
Who is traditionally associated with collecting and codifying the chants of the church?
Pope Gregory I
Was Gregory I a pope?
Yes, he was also known as Pope Gregory the Great.
Was Pope Gregory Vll a Christian?
Pope Gregory VII was a Catholic pope. Of course he was a Christian.
What year was Pope Gregory VII elected pope?
Pope Gregory VII was elected pope on April 23, 1073.
When was Pope Gregory III born?
Pope Gregory III was born in 690.
