Pope Saint Soter | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Papacy began | c. 167 |
Papacy ended | 174 |
Predecessor | Anicetus |
Successor | Eleutherius |
Personal details | |
Born | Fondi, Campania, Roman Empire |
Died | c. 174 Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 22 April |
Pope Soter (Latin: Soterius; d. 174) was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church who became the 12th Pope, the official title is the Bishop of Rome, from 166 until his death in 174.[1]
Records from that time mention his letters.[2] One such letter is an admonishment of the moral laxity in the Church at Corinth. Another is regarding who can touch the sacred cloths used in the Mass.[3]
The issue of when to celebrate Easter was discussed again and Catholics were instructed to celebrate the day on a Sunday rather than on Passover which some Churches, particularly in Asia Minor, were doing. He is considered a Saint of the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on April 22.[3]
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Preceded by Anicetus |
Bishop of Rome Pope 167–174 |
Succeeded by Eleuterus |