Biography of st. eleutherius
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Pope Eleutherius was the 13th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, serving between Soter and Victor I. His papacy is notable for its length, extending over 15 years, making him one of the longest-serving popes of his era.
Biography of st. eleutherius
The Church venerates him as a saint, and while some traditions consider him a martyr, this is not universally accepted.
Early Life
Eleutherius was born in the small town of Nicopolis sometime around 130 AD.
His parents gave him the name Eleutherius at birth, and he decided to use his official name when he became pope.
After deciding to help the Church, he became a deacon and worked with bishops in the Church of Rome, including Soter and Anicetus, both of whom would later serve as popes within that Church.
Pope Saint Soter died just a few weeks before Eleutherius became pope.
Montanist
The papacy of Eleutherius was marked by his stance against the Montanist movement. Started by a man named Montanus, this movement differed from the Church’s official sta