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Christian feast day: Pope Anacletus and Marcellinus

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Pope Anacletus and Marcellinus from April 26, null

Pope Anacletus

Head of the Catholic Church from c. 80 to c. 92

Pope Anacletus, also known as Cletus, was the bishop of Rome, following Peter and Linus. Anacletus served between c. AD 80 and his death, c. AD 92. Cletus was a Roman who, during his tenure as pope, ordained a number of priests and is traditionally credited with setting up about…
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Pope Marcellinus

Head of the Catholic Church from 296 to 304

Pope Marcellinus was the bishop of Rome from 30 June 296 to his death in 304. A historical accusation was levelled at him by some sources to the effect that he might have renounced Christianity during Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians before repenting afterwards,…
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