Pope Saint Anterus

Pope Saint Anterus was born with the given name of Anterus in the year A.D., and died in 236 A.D. He began his reign as Pope in the year 235 A.D. and ended his reign in the year 236 A.D., during the Early Church. Saint Anterus was from Greece, and his papal number is: 19 out of 267 officially recognized Roman Catholic Popes.

Summary: Short-reigning pope and martyr.

Biography:

Saint Anterus served briefly before his martyrdom. His papacy underscores the volatility of leadership in times of persecution.

Though short, his witness contributes to the legacy of early Christian sacrifice.

He is remembered for his fidelity unto death.

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