Pope Zephyrinus

Pope Saint

Zephyrinus
Pope Saint; Zephyrinus
Bishop of Rome
	15th century Lithography depicting St. Zephyrinus
Church	Early Church
Papacy began	199
Papacy ended	20 December 217
Predecessor	Victor I
Successor	Callixtus I
Personal details
Born	Rome, Roman Empire
Died	20 December 217; Rome, Roman Empire
Sainthood
Feast day	20 December

Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from 199 to his death on 20 December 217. He was born in Rome, and succeeded Victor I. Upon his death on 20 December 217, he was succeeded by his principal advisor, Callixtus I. He is known for combating heresies and defending the divinity of Christ.

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