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Pope Anterus

c. 180 – 236 · b. Petelia, Calabria · Bishop of Rome
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Bishop of Rome for about 40 days, November 235 to January 236.

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Common questions

Who was Pope Anterus?
Pope Anterus (180–236) — Bishop of Rome for about 40 days, November 235 to January 236.
Who did Pope Anterus succeed as bishop of Rome?
Pope Pontian.
Who succeeded Pope Anterus as bishop of Rome?
Pope Fabian.

Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.29 primary
  • Liber Pontificalis 20 primary

documented connections(2)

  • succeeded in see Pope Pontian
    Roman episcopal succession in 235.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.29
  • succeeded in see (incoming) Pope Fabian
    Roman episcopal succession in 236.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 6.29

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