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In most cases it serves to indicate the number of popes who have taken that name. Benedict XVI means that there were 15 popes prior to the present one who have taken the name Benedict. Given the long history of the church and the vagaries of human history (to say nothing of the controversial anti-popes) the numbers are not always accurate. If I am not mistaken, the popes named John have not been accurately counted. There may be others. But there is really no significance beyond that; it's just a way to tell them apart.
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When did they stop using roman numerals as their number system?
In Europe, the Hindu-Arabic numerals gradually displaced the Roman numerals over a long period, from about 1000 AD to about 1500 AD. After that time, Roman numerals were no longer used in calculations. Roman numerals remained in use in "official" contexts, such as dates on the foundation stones of buildings, up to very recently. They are also still used in the names of monarchs (Queen Elizabeth II, Louis XIV of France), and Popes (Pope Pius X). Also the introductory pages of books are often labelled with Roman numerals. = =
What is the meaning in the Bible of cardinals?
The title Cardinal is not found in scripture. This title refers to the Roman Catholic Church, and one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes. This is neither mentioned in the Old nor the New testaments, but is a man made and was not sanctioned by God.
Where is roman numerals used?
well for starters it is "where ARE roman numerals used?" and secondly they were used in Rome (hence the name ROMAN numerals) it was there numbering system, like we have 1 2 3 Romans had I II III
What are the 5 uses of roman numerals?
There are seven Roman Numerals. I=1, V=5, X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, M=1000. 5 Uses are I. Clock Faces II. Calendars III. Copyright or production dates (as on films and TV Programmes) IV. Names of Kings And Queens, and Popes V. Sequels to Films and Computer games. Similar to sequel use is for recurring and/or historical events (World War II, XXIX Olympic Games, Super Bowl XLII).
Why are roman numerals so important?
You'll see a lot of Roman Numerals in Chemistry. When naming compounds, you'll need to know the difference between Iron (IV) Carbonate and Iron (II) Carbonate, for example. In plays, often acts and scenes are organized with Roman Numerals. (Act III, Scene I). And, in all honesty, lots of people will use Roman Numerals just to make something look fancier. Its typically a good idea to know at least the first five roman numerals off the top of your head.
