Agatho,
pope from 678 to 681, was born in
Sicily. He is noteworthy as the pope who ordered St. Wilfrid to be restored to his bishopric at
York in 679
?, and as the first to cease
payment of the tribute hitherto paid on election to the emperor at
Constantinople. It was during his pontificate that the 6th ecumenical council was held at
Constantinople, to which he sent his legates and those from a Roman council held in 679. Agatho died on the
10th of January 681.
- preceded by [Pope Donus]?, (676-8)
- succeeded by [Pope Leo II]?, (682-3)