Anacletus

Pope Anacletus (also known as Cletus; d. c. 92) was the third Bishop of Rome, traditionally placed between Linus and Clement I in the succession of early popes. He is listed among the earliest Roman martyrs, though historical details about his pontificate are extremely limited. According to the 'Liber Pontificalis,' Anacletus was a Roman of Greek ancestry who was ordained by Saint Peter himself. He is credited with dividing Rome into twenty-five parishes and establishing the practice of ordaining priests. Ancient tradition holds that he was martyred during the persecution under Emperor Domitian, though specific details of his death are unrecorded. His feast day reflects the veneration given to the earliest bishops of Rome who shepherded the Christian community during its most vulnerable period.