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Victor I

Saint

Sanctified Life

160 — 199

"We must hold fast to the customs of the Apostles."

The first African Pope, Victor is best known for his assertive leadership in the Quartodeciman controversy. His path involved unifying the date of Easter celebration across the universal Church, demonstrating the early authority of the Roman See in matters of liturgical observance.

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Historical Summary (Wikidata)

Pope Victor I (died 199) was the Bishop of Rome in the late second century. He was the first bishop of Rome born in the Roman province of Africa. He is best known for his role in the Quartodeciman controversy, where he sought to unify the date of Easter celebration across the Christian world.

Canonization: saint

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Titles & Roles

• cleric

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Life Journey

160—

Born in Africa

Born in Leptis Magna, North Africa.

189—

Papal Election

Succeeds Eleuterus as Bishop of Rome.

190—

Easter Controversy

Advocates for the Roman calculation of Easter against the Quartodecimans.

198—

Latin Liturgy

Begins the transition from Greek to Latin in the Roman Church.

199—

Death

Dies in Rome, possibly a martyr.