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There is very little we know about both St. Linus and St. Anacletus. These two early prelates might not have been Successors of St Peter-they may have functioned as auxiliary bishops. Therefore it seems fitting to make one post about both of them. Linus Linus is, according to St. Irenaeus, mentioned by the Apostle PaulContinue reading “Pope Linus and Pope Anacletus”

Who He Was Pope Evaristus succeeded Clement in the bishopric of the Roman Church according to Irenaeus (130-202 AD), Hegesippus (110-180 AD), Eusebius (4th c. historian), and countless subsequent authors. He reigned from 97/99–107 AD. Roman Christian Hierarchy Under Evaristus Evaristus, being clearly proved to be the bishop of Rome by all the early authors,Continue reading “Pope St. Evaristus”