Pope Eleutherius
Eleutherius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
15th century portrayal of St. Eleutherius from the Gallery of the Palazzo Farnese | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | c. 174 |
| Papacy ended | 189 |
| Predecessor | Soter |
| Successor | Victor I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 24 May 189 Rome, Italy, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 26 May |
Pope Eleutherius (Greek: Ελευθέριος; died 24 May 189), also known as Eleutherus (Greek: Ελεύθερος), was the bishop of Rome from c. 174 until his death in 189. His pontificate is alternatively dated to 171–185 or 177–193. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
He is linked to a number of legends, one of them credited him with receiving a letter from "Lucius, King of Britain".
As of 2025, he is the only Pope named Eleutherius.