Sylvester

St. Sylvester, Pope of Rome

Forms of name: Sylvester

St. Sylvester was Bishop of Rome from 314 until his peaceful repose in 335 AD. Renowned as an expert on Holy Scripture, he once defeated 120 rabbis in a public debate.

Commemorated: January 2

St. Sylvester of the Kiev Near Caves

Forms of name: Sylvester

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Commemorated: January 2, September 28 (Fathers of the Kiev Near Caves), Second Sunday of Great Lent (Wonderworkers of the Kiev Caves)
 
Saints of the Orthodox Church