Pope Soter
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]
| Pope Saint Soter | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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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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References
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- ↑ "List of Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia (2009); retrieved 2013-4-1.
- ↑ "Caius and Soter, Saints and Popes," Catholic Encyclopedia; retrieved 2013-4-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Richard P. McBrien, Lives of the Popes: The Pontiffs from St. Peter to John Paul II, (San Francisco:Harper San Francisco, 1997, pp. 40-41
Other websites
Media related to Soterius at Wikimedia Commons
"Popes Sts. Caius and Soter". Catholic Encyclopedia. (1913). New York: Robert Appleton Company. - Catholic Hierarchy, Popes in sequence
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anicetus |
Bishop of Rome Pope 167–174 |
Succeeded by Eleuterus |