Zephyrinus | |
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| Bishop of Rome | |
 15th century Lithography depicting St. Zephyrinus | |
| Church | Early Church |
| Papacy began | 199 |
| Papacy ended | 20 December 217 |
| Predecessor | Victor I |
| Successor | Callixtus I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 20 December 217 Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 20 December |
Pope Zephyrinus was the bishop of Rome from 199 to his death on 20 December 217.[1] 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.
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Kirsch, Johann Peter (1912). "Pope St. Zephyrinus". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 15. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
