Eleutherius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
 15th century portrayal of St. Eleutherius from the Gallery of the Palazzo Farnese | |
| Church | Early Christianity |
| Papacy began | c. 174 |
| Papacy ended | 189 |
| Predecessor | Soter |
| Successor | Victor I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 189 Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 26 May |
Pope Eleutherius (Greek: Ελευθέριος; died 24 May 189), also known as Eleutherus (Greek: Ελεύθερος), was the bishop of Rome from c. 174 to his death.[1] His pontificate is alternatively dated to 171-185 or 177-193.[2] He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
He is linked to a number of legends, one of them credited him with receiving a letter from "Lucius, King of Britain", but which is now generally considered to be a forgery.
- ^ Kirsch 1909.
- ^ "Saint Eleutherius | Biography, Papacy, Feast Day, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-07-15.