A portrait of St. Anicetus
St. Anicetus
d. c. 166
Feast
April 17 · II c.
Patron of
Popes · Rome
Order
Pope / Martyr, traditional
Pope from c. 155 to 166, of Syrian origin; received St. Polycarp of Smyrna in Rome to discuss the dating of Easter. Traditionally venerated as a martyr though contemporary evidence is lacking. Feast April 17.
Life & Times
Died: c. 166 · From: Syria / Italy.
Patronage
St. Anicetus is invoked as the patron of popes, rome. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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