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Anacletus

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Anacletus

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Also known as Pope Anacletus, Cletus

3rd pope and bishop of Rome from c. 79 to c. 92 AD

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Anacletus was a male Catholic priest who served as Pope of the Diocese of Rome. Born in Rome in 25, he died in the same city in 90. He is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church, with a feast day of April 26. His place of burial is St. Peter's Basilica. He spoke Ancient Greek and is associated with the domain of Ruvo di Puglia.

The subject is described in sources including The Catholic Encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia, and Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition. His iconographic symbol is a religious habit. He is recognized in the Popes collection.

Other individuals named Anacletus include Nnamdi Anacletus Odoemene, born in 1950, who has authored works such as *The dynamics of cultural revitalization* and *An introduction to a Nigerian ecumenical theology*. A musical artist named Anacletus is also listed from Poland.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Anacleto
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Languages spoken
Ancient Greek
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Pope Anacletus.jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Anacletus
place of burial
St. Peter's Basilica
date of birth
0025-00-00
date of death
0090-00-00
canonization status
saint
described by source
Wikitólica
feast day
April 26
diocese
Diocese of Rome
iconographic symbol
religious habit
worshipped by
Catholic Church
domain of saint or deity
Ruvo di Puglia
name in native language
Cletus PP.
floruit
0100-00-00
P8168
egregore
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WikiProject Italy
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Encyclopedic overview

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.

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