Sylvester was pope from 31 January 314 to 31 December 335.
Saint Sylvester did not himself attend the First Council of Nicaea in 325, but he was represented by two legates, Vitus and Vincentius, and he approved the council's decision.
At an early stage copious legend supplemented his scanty history, bringing him into close relationship with the first Christian emperor. Sylvester's legendary relationship to Constantine was important in the Middle Ages.
In German-speaking countries and in some others close to them, New Year's Eve is known as Silvester. In other countries too, the day is usually referred to as Saint Sylvester's Day or the Feast of Saint Sylvester.
References:
Pope Sylvester I. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Saint Sylvester. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
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