Get to know Silverius better with 8 real example sentences.
Silverius in a sentence
Using Silverius
- In the example corpus, silverius often appears in combinations such as: silverius was, saint silverius.
Context around Silverius
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 3 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Silverius
- In this selection, "silverius" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 20.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, saint, pope, persuade, refused, deposition and deported stand out and add context to how "silverius" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include accounts agree silverius was deposed and called saint silverius san silverio. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "silverius" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with silverius
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He is also called Saint Silverius (San Silverio). (8 words)
He writes that Silverius was accused of offering to betray Rome to the Goths. (14 words)
In outline, all accounts agree: Silverius was deposed by Belisarius in March 537 and sent into exile. (17 words)
That work agrees with Liberatus that the restoration of Anthimus to the Patriarchate was the cause of Silverius' deposition, but Vigilius was initially sent to persuade Silverius to agree to this, not replace him. (34 words)
After this, Justinian also felt entitled to settle disputes in papal elections, as he did when he favoured Vigilius and had his rival Silverius deported. (25 words)
According to Ponza Islands legend, fishermen were in a small boat in a storm off Palmarola and they called on Saint Silverius for help. (24 words)
Example sentences (8)
Silverius refused to this and Vigilius then claimed to Belisarius that Pope Silverius had written to Witiges offering to betray the city.
That work agrees with Liberatus that the restoration of Anthimus to the Patriarchate was the cause of Silverius' deposition, but Vigilius was initially sent to persuade Silverius to agree to this, not replace him.
According to Ponza Islands legend, fishermen were in a small boat in a storm off Palmarola and they called on Saint Silverius for help.
After this, Justinian also felt entitled to settle disputes in papal elections, as he did when he favoured Vigilius and had his rival Silverius deported.
He is also called Saint Silverius (San Silverio).
He writes that Silverius was accused of offering to betray Rome to the Goths.
In outline, all accounts agree: Silverius was deposed by Belisarius in March 537 and sent into exile.
Silverius was probably consecrated 8 June 536. He was a subdeacon when king Theodahad of the Ostrogoths forced his election and consecration.
Common combinations with silverius
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: