What title did Pope Sylvester I hold before becoming the bishop of Rome?
Archdeacon
Presbyter
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Before becoming the bishop of Rome, Pope Sylvester I held the title of presbyter, which is a priest or elder in the Christian Church. He was elected to the papacy in 314 AD and served until his death in 335 AD.
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