Anacletus

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Anencletus
76 to 88
Pope #3
St. Linus (67-76)
St. Clement I (88-97)


in Greece
in Rome, Italy

Pope Anacletus

Biography:

The name Anacletus (or Anencletus) was a common among Greek slaves, and some scholars doubt he even existed, but is confused with being Pope Anicetus (155-166). However, Eusebius, Irenaeus and the Liber pontificalis all claim him as the third Pope.

Rulers & Events:

69-79: Roman Emperor, Vespasian
79-81: Roman Emperor, Titus
79: Pompeii destroyed by Mount Vesuvius
81-96: Roman Emperor, Domitian