POPE
Pope Zephyrinus
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Zephyrinus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 199–217.
background
Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from the year 199 until his death on 20 December 217. He was born in Rome, and succeeded Victor I. Upon his death on 20 December 217, he was succeeded by his principal advisor, Callixtus I. He is known for combating heresies and defending the divinity of Christ.
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Pope Zephyrinus, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 199–217.
papacy Start
199
papacy End
217

