Victor I

noun

Saint, pope a.d. 189–198.

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Thought to be of Berber origin, Pope Victor I was in charge of the Catholic Church at a time when Christians were sometimes being persecuted by Roman officials for refusing to worship Roman gods.

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Victor I called the very first Roman Synod - a gathering of Church leaders - to resolve the impasse.

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Another important part of Victor I's legacy was to introduce Latin as the common language of the Catholic Church.

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Victor I himself wrote in - and spoke - Latin, which was widely spoken in North Africa.

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“Well, come on, Victor,” I say, taking his hand, too.