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==Life==
Bp. Simplicius was born at Tivoli, Italy, the son of Castinus. Little is known of his life before become the bishop of Rome. During the turbulent times following the [[Fourth Ecumenical Council]], Bp. Simplicius supported the decisions of the Council. Bp. Simplicius opposed the desires of emperor Leo II to elevate the [[see]] of [[Constantinople]] in rank over that of the Churches of [[Church of Alexandria|Alexandria]] and [[Church of Antioch|Antioch]].
Simplicius became involved in a controversy with [[Patriarch]] [[Acacius of Constantinople]] over the seating of [[Peter III of Alexandria|Peter Mongus]], a non-Chalcedonian, to the see of Alexandria. However, Simplicius died, leaving the issue to his successor, Bishop Felix III. Bp. Simplicius used the Alexandria issue to support Rome's claims to primacy in the Church.
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