POPE
Pope Anicetus
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Anicetus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 150–160.
background
Pope Anicetus was the bishop of Rome from c. 157 to his death in April 168. According to the Annuario Pontificio, the start of his papacy may have been 153. Anicetus actively opposed Gnosticism and Marcionism. He welcomed Polycarp of Smyrna to Rome to discuss the Easter controversy.
summary
Pope Anicetus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 150–160.
papacy Start
150
papacy End
160

