Anterus

Also known as Pope Anterus

Pope and Bishop of Rome from 235 to 236

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Anterus was a Pope and Bishop of Rome who served for a brief period in 235-236. While his papacy was short, he is part of the early Christian leadership succession during a time of significant Roman persecution of Christians.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Antero
Gender: male
Place of birth: Petilia Policastro
Place of death: Rome
Occupation: Catholic priest
Position held: Pope
Religion: Catholic Church
Image: Pietro Perugino – Anterus.jpg
Work location: Rome

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Commons category: Anterus
date of death: 0236-01-03
canonization status: saint
time period: Roman Empire
feast day: January 3
place of burial: Catacomb of Callixtus
described by source: Wikitólica
name in native language: Anterus
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Pope Anterus (Latin: Anterus, Classical Greek: Ανθηρός, romanized: Antheros) was the bishop of Rome from 21 November 235 until his death on 3 January 236.

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Anterus

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