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Telesphorus

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Also known as Pope Telesphorus

Bishop of Rome from c. 126 to c. 137

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Telesphorus was a male Catholic priest and bishop who served as Pope during the Roman Empire. He was born in Terranova da Sibari and held his position in Rome, where he also worked and eventually died in the year 130. He spoke Koine Greek and is recognized in the Popes collection.

A member of the Catholic Church, Telesphorus is described by sources including the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. He is a saint with a feast day on January 2. He is buried at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Roman Italy
Place of birth
Terranova da Sibari
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Languages spoken
Koine Greek
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Telesphorus. Telesforo, santo e papa (A.IX - M.III - D.XXI).jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Telesphorus
date of death
0130-00-00
canonization status
saint
described by source
Wikitólica
time period
Roman Empire
feast day
January 2
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
name in native language
Telesphorus PP.
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WikiProject Greece
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Telesphorus (Greek: Τελεσφόρος; died c. 137) was the bishop of Rome from c. 126 to his death c. 137, during the reigns of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.

Telesphorus is traditionally considered the eighth Bishop of Rome in succession after Peter.

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