# Pope Zephyrinus

_Pope and Bishop of Rome from 199 to 217_

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> Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from the year 199 until 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.

## Quick facts

- **Place of birth:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306#P19))
- **Died:** 20 December 217 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306#P20))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306#P106))
- **Positions held:** Pope (0199–0217) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306#P39))

## Questions

**What positions has Pope Zephyrinus held?**  
Positions held by Pope Zephyrinus include: Pope (0199–0217).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pope Zephyrinus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Zephyrinus) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q101306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101306) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fresco of Pope Zephyrinus - Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Before 1823).png by Unknown author Unknown author ; Photo taken by Arnaldo Vescovo (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fresco_of_Pope_Zephyrinus_-_Basilica_of_Saint_Paul_Outside_the_Walls_(Before_1823).png)

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"Pope Zephyrinus". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pope-zephyrinus. Retrieved 6 November 2026.