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Anacletus

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Also known as Pope Anacletus, Cletus

3rd pope and bishop of Rome from c. 79 to c. 92 AD

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Anacletus was a male human who served as a Catholic priest and held the position of Pope within the Catholic Church. Born and dying in Rome, he worked in that city and spoke Ancient Greek. His feast day is observed on April 26, and he is recognized in the Popes collection.

Canonized as a saint, Anacletus is worshipped by the Catholic Church and is associated with the Diocese of Rome. His iconographic symbol is the religious habit, and his domain as a saint includes Ruvo di Puglia. He is described by sources such as The Catholic Encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia, and Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. He was buried in St. Peter's Basilica.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Anacleto
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Languages spoken
Ancient Greek
Image
Pope Anacletus.jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Anacletus
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
date of birth
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date of death
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canonization status
saint
described by source
Wikitólica
feast day
April 26
iconographic symbol
religious habit
worshipped by
Catholic Church
domain of saint or deity
Ruvo di Puglia
name in native language
Cletus PP.
floruit
0100-00-00
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WikiProject Italy
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Anacletus (born c. AD 15 – died c. AD 92), also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome, following Peter and Linus. Anacletus served between c. AD 80 and his death, c. AD 92. Cletus was a Roman who, during his tenure as pope, ordained a number of priests and is traditionally credited with setting up about twenty-five parishes in Rome. Although the precise dates of his pontificate are uncertain, he "died a martyr, perhaps about 91". Cletus is mentioned in the Roman Canon of the mass; his feast day is April 26.

Name and etymology

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