Pope St. Silverius, the son of Pope St. Hormisdas. Named pope while yet a subdeacon, to thwart the Monophysites. Exiled through a forgery of his political and religious enemies, died of starvation in prison, probably in 537.

Biography of Silverius.

Illustrated, with links.

Profile of St. Silverius, from the book by Joseph Brusher.

Illustrated biography of the patron saint of Ponza.

Brief article by Karen Rae Keck says that St. Silverius opposed the Monothelites, and may have been murdered rather than starved.