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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 Catholic priest who served as Pope of the Diocese of Rome. Born in Rome in 25, he died in the same city in 90. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church, with a feast day of April 26. His place of burial is St. Peter's Basilica. He spoke Ancient Greek and is associated with the domain of Ruvo di Puglia.

The subject is described in sources including The Catholic Encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia, and Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. His iconographic symbol is a religious habit. He is recognized in the Popes collection.

Other individuals named Anacletus include Nnamdi Anacletus Odoemene, born in 1950, who has authored works such as *The dynamics of cultural revitalization* and *An introduction to a Nigerian ecumenical theology*. A musical artist named Anacletus is also listed from Poland.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1950
Works
6

Top works

  • The dynamics of cultural revitalization
  • Dialogue in the early history of Jewish and Christian religions
  • An introduction to a Nigerian ecumenical theology
  • An introduction to Hebrew religion and Christianity
  • The dynamics of cultural revitalisation

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Poland

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Listeners
5
Total plays
7

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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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