Title
Pope Gregory I during the Great Plague
Caption
Pope Gregory I during the Great Plague. in 589 when plague struck Rome. With the death of Pope Pelagius, who was stricken by the plague, all of Rome acclaimed Gregory as Pope. He fled to a cave, but the people found him and brought him back to Rome, where he was enthroned on September 3, 590
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A00_075
License type
Rights managed
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52,3Mb (2,0Mb) / 20,8in x 9,8in / 6230 x 2934 (300dpi)