Pope Victor I
Pope Victor I (died 199) was a Roman African prelate of the early Christian Church who served as Bishop of Rome in the late second century. The dates of his tenure are uncertain, but one source states he became pope in 189 and gives the year of his death as 199. He was born in the Roman Province of Africa—probably in Leptis Magna (or Tripolitania). He was later considered a saint. His feast day is celebrated on 28 July as "St Victor I, Pope and Martyr". He was of Berber origin.
Victor I | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
| Church | Early Church |
| Papacy began | 189 |
| Papacy ended | 199 |
| Predecessor | Eleutherius |
| Successor | Zephyrinus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 140-160 AD |
| Died | 199 AD Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 28 July or 11 January |
| Other popes named Victor | |
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