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Detail of A Statue of Pope Anicetus Artist Unknown Date Unknown Church of Saint Laurence Wolnzach Germany Photographed On 28 October 2012 By Mattana
Detail of A Statue of Pope Anicetus Artist Unknown Date Unknown Church of Saint Laurence Wolnzach Germany Photographed On 28 October 2012 By Mattana

Pope Saint Anicetus

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

April 20

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Pope Saint Anicetus, born in Syria, was the 11th Pope of the Catholic Church. Very little is known about his life prior to his election as Pope, but he is believed to be the son of John. During his papacy, Pope Anicetus had a significant meeting with Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, who was a renowned Christian bishop and theologian....