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Pope Telesphorus

Bishop of Rome from c. 126 to c. 137

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Pope Telesphorus (Greek: Τελεσφόρος; died c. 137) was the bishop of Rome from c. 126 to his death c. 137, during the reigns of Roman Emperors Hadrian and Antoninus Pius.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Terranova da Sibari wd
Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Roman Italy wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, bishop wd

Positions held wd

  • Pope

About

Telesphorus is traditionally considered the eighth Bishop of Rome in succession after Peter.

Questions

What positions has Pope Telesphorus held?
Positions held by Pope Telesphorus include: Pope.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pope Telesphorus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q81647 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pope Telesphorus.jpg by Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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