Romanus (bishop of Rochester)
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Romanus (died before 627) was the second bishop of Rochester and presumably was a member of the Gregorian mission sent to Kent to Christianize the Anglo-Saxons from their native Anglo-Saxon paganism. Romanus was consecrated bishop around 624 and died before 627 by drowning. Little is known of his life beyond these facts.
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Romanus | |
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Bishop of Rochester | |
Term ended | before 627 |
Predecessor | Justus |
Successor | Paulinus of York |
Orders | |
Consecration | c. 624 by Justus |
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Died | before 627 |
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