Anacletus

Honored
Rank
Status
Saint
Birth
25
Death
90
Honored as

Magisterium
Pontificate
Also known as

Pope Anacletus · Cletus · Anacleto I · Papa Anacleto · Papa Anacleto I · Sant'Anacleto · San Cleto · Anaclet Ier · Papa Anacletus · Sanctus Anacletus PP. · san Anacleto · Cleto · papa Cleto · Anaclet · Anacleto · Anacletus

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Life

Pope Anacletus (born c. AD 15 – 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.

May Anacletus intercede for us, and may we imitate today the holiness this Life has shown.

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