January 10 is the feast day of Saint Agathon
January 10 is the feast day of Saint Agathon in honor of the 79th Pope of the Catholic Church, who died in 681. Born in 620 in Palermo, Agathon was a Benedictine monk who sold his inheritance to help the poor before becoming a priest. In 678, he was elected Pope and convened the Sixth Ecumenical Council, which condemned the monotheistic heresy and defined that Christ has two natures, divine and human. Known for his humility and holiness, Agathon also contributed to education and the translation of the Bible into Latin. He died in 681, being recognized as a miracle worker.
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