SAINT
saint-anicetus
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
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.
feast Day
04-20
death Date
April 168
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
4
feast Day Of Month
20