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Anacletus
Saint
Sanctified Life
25 — 90
"He who hears you, hears me; and he who rejects you, rejects me."
The third Bishop of Rome, Anacletus ordained a significant number of priests and divided Rome into twenty-five parishes. His path of service in the early, persecuted Church laid the organizational groundwork for the future, ensuring the faithful had shepherds even in the shadow of the Colosseum.
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Historical Summary (Wikidata)
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.
Canonization: saint
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Titles & Roles
• Catholic priest
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Life Journey
25—
Born in Athens
Born to a Greek family; moves to Rome.
79—
Bishop of Rome
Succeeds Linus as Pope during the reign of Titus.
85—
Organizing the Church
Divides Rome into parishes and sets rules for episcopal consecration.
92—
Martyrdom
Martyred during the persecution of Domitian; buried near St. Peter.