St. Pope Adrian III
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Patron: Popes; Rome
Death: September 8, 885
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Saint Adrian III was Pope of Rome from 884 to 885. He served the Church during a turbulent period in the history of Rome and sought to preserve ecclesial order and the freedom of the Apostolic See.
Adrian died while traveling to meet the emperor and was buried at Nonantola. The Church honors him as a holy Pope who remained faithful to his pastoral office amid political uncertainty.
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