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Anacletus
Bishop of Rome
Popeanacletus
Pope Anacletus, as depicted on the wall of the Sistine Chapel
ChurchCatholic Church
Papacy beganc. AD 79
Papacy endedc. AD 92
PredecessorLinus
SuccessorClement I
Personal details
Bornc. AD 25
Rome, Roman Empire
Died26 April 92(92-04-26) (aged 66–67)
Rome, Roman Empire
Sainthood
Feast day26 April
13 July (additional on Tridentine Calendar)
Venerated inCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church

Pope Anacletus (or Anencletus), was the third pope (after St Peter and St Linus). His papal name, which is Greek, signifies one who has been "called back" to service. He may have been the same person as Cletus. Eusebius, Cletus, Augustine and Optatus all suggest that both names refer to the same individual. On the other hand, the Liberian Catalogue and the Liber Pontificalis both state that Anacletus and Cletus are different persons.

He is traditionally cited as having been a Roman citizen, and is said to have been pope for twelve years, from 77 to 88, when he allegedly died as a martyr. However, the Vatican's 2003 Annuario Pontificio gives his dates as 80 to 92.

One of the few surviving records concerning Anacletus' papacy mention him having ordained an uncertain number of priests.

His remains are kept in Saint Linus Church in the Vatican. His memorial day is April 7.

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Linus
Bishop of Rome
79–92



Succeeded by
Clement I


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