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Pope Caius

c. 240 – 296 · b. Salona, Dalmatia · Bishop of Rome
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Bishop of Rome 283-296. Reign saw the lull before the Diocletianic persecution.

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Common questions

Who was Pope Caius?
Pope Caius (240–296) — Bishop of Rome 283-296. Reign saw the lull before the Diocletianic persecution.
Who did Pope Caius succeed as bishop of Rome?
Pope Eutychian.
Who succeeded Pope Caius as bishop of Rome?
Pope Marcellinus.

Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 7.32 primary
  • Liber Pontificalis 29 primary

documented connections(2)

  • succeeded in see Pope Eutychian
    Roman episcopal succession in 283.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 7.32
  • succeeded in see (incoming) Pope Marcellinus
    Roman episcopal succession in 296.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 7.32

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