Anicetus

Also known as Pope Anicetus

bishop of Rome from c. 157 to 168

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Anicetus was a bishop of Rome who served around the middle of the second century, roughly from 157 to 168. He is remembered as an early Christian leader during a formative period when the church was still developing its practices and identity.

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Place of birth: Homs
Place of death: Rome
Occupation: Catholic priest
Position held: Pope
Languages spoken: Ancient Greek
Religion: Catholic Church
Image: Pope Anicetus.jpg
Work location: Rome

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described by source: Wikitólica
date of birth: 0100-00-00
Commons category: Anicetus
date of death: 0166-00-00
time period: Roman Empire
feast day: April 20
name in native language: Ανίκητος

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Pope Anicetus (Greek: Ανίκητος) was the bishop of Rome from c. 157 to his death in April 168. According to the Annuario Pontificio, the start of his papacy may have been 153. Anicetus actively opposed Gnosticism and Marcionism. He welcomed Polycarp of Smyrna to Rome to discuss the Easter controversy.

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Anicetus

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