Pope Anicetus was the bishop of Rome from c. 157 to his death in April 168. According to the Annuario Pontificio, the start of his papacy may have been 153. Anicetus actively opposed Gnosticism and Marcionism. He welcomed Polycarp of Smyrna to Rome to discuss the Easter controversy.
Christian feast day: Pope Anicetus
On April 20, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Pope Anicetus. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of April 20, one of 323 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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