POPE
Pope Victor I
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Victor I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 189–199.
background
Pope Victor I was a Roman African prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of Rome in the late second century. The dates of his tenure are uncertain, but one source states he became pope in 189 and gives the year of his death as 199. He was born in the Roman Province of Africa. He was later considered a saint. His feast day is celebrated on 28 July as "St Victor I, Pope and Martyr". He was of Berber origin.
summary
Pope Victor I, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 189–199.
papacy Start
189
papacy End
199

