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Pope Marcellinus

c. 250 – 304 · b. Rome · Bishop of Rome
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Bishop of Rome 296-304. Reign covered the outbreak of the Diocletianic persecution; his conduct during it was later disputed by the Donatists.

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Who was Pope Marcellinus?
Pope Marcellinus (250–304) — Bishop of Rome 296-304. Reign covered the outbreak of the Diocletianic persecution; his conduct during it was later disputed by the Donatists.
Who did Pope Marcellinus succeed as bishop of Rome?
Pope Caius.

Sources for biography

  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 7.32 primary
  • Augustine, De Unico Baptismo 16.27 primary

documented connections(1)

  • succeeded in see Pope Caius
    Roman episcopal succession in 296.
    Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 7.32

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