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Anicetus

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[an-uh-see-tuhs] / ˌæn əˈsi təs /

noun

  1. Saint, pope a.d. 155?–166?.


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“Dost thou too forsake me?” she began, and saw Anicetus behind her, accompanied by Herculeius, the trier-arch, and Obaritus, a centurion of marines.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2019

Mother wit came to the rescue in the person of Anicetus the freedman, preceptor of Nero’s boyish years, and detested by Agrippina with a vigour which was reciprocated.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2019

Nero seemed overjoyed at finding Anicetus so ready to meet his wishes.

From Nero Makers of History Series by Jacob Abbott

Hegisippus says, "After coming to Rome, I made my stay with Anicetus, whose deacon was Eleutherus."

From The Christ Of Paul Or, The Enigmas of Christianity by George Reber

Why, I myself have visited the fleet   With Anicetus: sullen droop the sails   Or flap in mutiny against the mast.

From Nero by Stephen Phillips

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