Sunday, August 10, 2014

St Anterus 19th Pope

St Anterus was the 19th Pope from 235 to 236. He was the fourth of four Popes who were opposed by Hippolytus as the anti Pope in a schism of the church. His reign was only 40 days. His main accomplishment in that time was appointing a bishop for the city of Fondi, Italy. He died on January 3, 236 and January 3rd is his Feast day.

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