Person

Pope Saint Anicetus

Bishop of Rome

b. 100 CE – d. 168 CE World The Middle of The Earth

Pope Saint Anicetus was Pope of the Catholic Church from about 150 to about 167 (the Vatican's list cites 150 to 167 or 153 to 168).

His name is Greek for unconquered (ἀ-νίκητος).

He is a Syrian from the city of Emesa (modern-day Homs).

Moran, J. (2017). Pope Saint Anicetus. History Atlas. Retrieved 5 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/pope-saint-anicetus/

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