Pope Saint Telesphorus was born with the given name of Telesphorus in the year A.D., and died in 136 A.D. He began his reign as Pope in the year 125 A.D. and ended his reign in the year 136 A.D., during the Early Church. Saint Telesphorus was from Greece, and his papal number is: 8 out of 267 officially recognized Roman Catholic Popes.
Summary: Martyr pope associated with early Christmas traditions.
Biography:Saint Telesphorus is remembered as a martyr and as a contributor to early liturgical observances, including traditions surrounding the celebration of Christ’s birth.
His papacy illustrates the Church’s gradual development of its liturgical calendar.
He stands among the early shepherds who guided the faithful through both spiritual formation and persecution.
