Pope Anacletus
Anacletus | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
16th century painting of Anacletus, in the I Gesuiti, Venice, by Palma il Giovane, with anachronistic papal tiara | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | c. AD 80 |
| Papacy ended | c. AD 92 |
| Predecessor | Linus |
| Successor | Clement I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. AD 16 |
| Died | c. AD 92 Rome, Italy, Roman Empire |
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Pope Anacletus (born c. AD 16 – 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.