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The Catholic Church believes that Saint Cletus (also known as Anacletus or Anencletus) was pope from about 79 to 92 CE, although those dates are uncertain. There is no tradition as to when he was born. In fact,we can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived, in spite of Catholic tradition.
Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Cletus (Anacletus or Anencletus), although it is possible there was a presbyter of than name.
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How did St. Gregory XIII become a saint?
Pope Gregory XIII is not a saint. He had a very tumultuous reign and did not live a very saintly life. Read more about Gregory and his papal reign at the link below.
How did pope Gregory the great become a saint?
He was a pope,did a lot to reform liturgy,and did a lot twords helping missonary
What did Saint Anthony of Padua do that was so important that he be recognized as a saint?
he preformed many miricles for people and after he died Pope Gregory declared him as a saint!!
What did Saint Pope Victor do to become a saint?
We know virtually nothing about Pope Saint Victor I. In fact, his name was removed from the Calendar of Saints and his cult suppressed in 1969 because so little was know about him. Some sources say he was a martyr but even that is uncertain.
How did Saint Augustine of Hippo become a bishop?
He was appointed bishop of Hippo by the pope in 395.
What is Saint Cletus the patron saint of?
Pope St. Cletus is a saint but not a patron saint at this time unless your name is Cletus. Then he would be your patron saint.
What is saint Cletus patron saint of?
Pope St. Cletus is a saint but not a patron saint at this time unless your name is Cletus. Then he would be your patron saint.
Who was next pope after Pope Saint Linus?
Pope St. Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) followed Linus.
Who is cletus?
Cletus is a character from the simpsons dadadadada some Pope. I think he was the third pope
Who was Saint Cletus?
The Catholic Church teaches that St. Cletus was the third bishop of Rome, succeeding Pope Linus in that role. In practice, we know nothing certain about Pope Cletus and can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived.A Pope Anacletus has also been mentioned as an early bishop of Rome. The Catholic Encyclopedia says that whether Cletus was the same as Anacletus (also known as Anencletus) has been the subject of endless discussion.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been neither Pope Cletus nor Anacletus, although it is conceivable there was a presbyter by one of these names.For more information, please see A Brief History Of The Early Popes.
How did Saint Cletus die and where?
A:The Catholic Church teaches that Pope St. Cletus (also known as Anacletus or Anencletus) was the third bishop of Rome and assumes that he died a martyr in Rome. In practice, we really know nothing about Pope Cletus and can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Cletus (Anacletus or Anencletus), although it is possible there was a presbyter of than name.
What is Pope Saint Martin the patron saint of?
Pope St. Martin is a saint but not a patron saint.
How old was Pope St Cletus when he died?
A:The Catholic Church believes that Saint Cletus (also known as Anacletus or Anencletus) was pope from about 79 to 92 CE, although those dates are uncertain. There is no tradition as to when he was born, so we could never say how old Cletus was when he died. In fact,we can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived, in spite of Catholic tradition.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Cletus (Anacletus or Anencletus), although it is possible there was a presbyter of than name.
Who was Pope Cletus I?
A:The Catholic Church teaches that Pope St. Cletus (also known as Anacletus or Anencletus) was the third bishop of Rome and assumes that he was a martyr. In practice, we know nothing certain about Pope Cletus and can not even be sure whether a person of that name ever lived.Francis A. Sullivan SJ (From Apostles to Bishops) says that most scholars are of the opinion that, in spite of Church tradition, the early church of Rome was led by a group of presbyters, and that bishops were not appointed to the church in Rome until later in the second century. In other words, there can have been no Pope Cletus (Anacletus or Anencletus), although it is possible there was a presbyter of than name.
Why did Saint Patrick become a pope?
Saint Patrick was never a pope.
Is Pope Nicholas I a patron saint?
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.
Was there a pope when Saint Stephen was alive?
Yes, Saint Peter was the pope at the time.
