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Pelagius

biographical name

Pe·​la·​gius pə-ˈlā-j(ē-)əs How to pronounce Pelagius (audio)
circa 354–after 418 British monk and theologian

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“Pelagius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pelagius. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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