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Pope Stephen IX (c. 1020–1058), born Frederick of Lorraine, served as pope from 3 August 1057 until his death on 29 March 1058. A member of a noble and influential family, he was deeply involved in Church reform and sought to combat simony and enforce clerical celibacy. Before his papacy, he served as an abbot of Monte Cassino and as a close advisor to his predecessor, Pope Victor II.
As pope, Stephen IX emphasized the independence of the Church from secular rulers and supported the early stages of what would become the Gregorian Reform movement. His efforts were cut short by his untimely death, after which a contested papal election led to a brief period of instability within the Church. Despite his short tenure, Stephen IX is remembered for his dedication to reform and strengthening papal authority.
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Depicts a portrait of Pope Stephen IX, H.H name opposite him within a beaded circle with Medieval Knights Templar red cross shield below surrounded by a verse of Bible Malachi 3:7 in Latin meaning “God will return you", date below. DUMINUS REDDET TIBI |
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Pope Stephen IX
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Pope Stephen IX