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Pope Eleutherius

Bishop of Rome from c. 174 to 189

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Pope Eleutherius (Greek: Ελευθέριος; died 24 May 189), also known as Eleutherus (Greek: Ελεύθερος), was the bishop of Rome from c. 174 until his death in 189. His pontificate is alternatively dated to 171–185 or 177–193. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Nicopolis wd
Died
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Place of death
Vatican Hill wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope (0175–0189)

About

He is linked to a number of legends; one of them credited him with receiving a letter from "Lucius, King of Britain".

Questions

What positions has Pope Eleutherius held?
Positions held by Pope Eleutherius include: Pope (0175–0189).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Eleutherius · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q101090 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Eleutherius.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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