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St. Boniface IV

Pope 608 to 15.

“Son of John, a physician, a Marsian from the province and town of Valeria; he succeeded Boniface III after a vacancy of over nine months; consecrated 25 August, 608; d. 8 May, 615 (Duchesne); or, 15 September, 608-25 May, 615 (Jaffé).”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Boniface IV”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.