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Pelagius (British origin)
Britain (birthplace unknown), United Kingdom · Britain & Ireland
52.500, -1.500
Approximate location. The map shows a region, not a pin.
Hostile source. Almost all information comes from his opponents (Augustine, Jerome, Orosius, Prosper).
Attested. British origin is attested by several contemporaries. Jerome's jibe about Irish porridge has led some to suggest Irish descent. His birthplace and date are unknown, so the pin is a region anchor only.
Pelagius, the ascetic teacher whose views on grace and free will Augustine opposed, was called a Briton by Augustine, Orosius, Prosper and Marius Mercator. He taught in Rome around 380-410, then moved to Africa and Palestine. His follower Agricola's teaching in Britain prompted Germanus of Auxerre's visit in 429.
People and groups named here
- Pelagius
- Augustine of Hippo (opponent)
- Jerome (opponent)
- Germanus of Auxerre (visit to Britain, 429)
Sources
- Pelagius and Pelagianism
Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912), public domain; New Advent. Accessed 2026-11-11.
- Pelagius (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia contributors. Accessed 2026-11-11.
Further reading
Councils here
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