Zephyrinus
Americannoun
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It is confirmed no less by a member of the Church, Caius by name, a contemporary of Zephyrinus, Bishop of Rome.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
Calixtus is said to have been entrusted with the government of the clergy, and set over the cemetery by Zephyrinus his predecessor, before he became bishop or pope.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
Hippolytus could not have been a favourite with either Zephyrinus or Callistus, for he denounced both as heretics.
From The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution by Killen, W. D. (William Dool)
On his return from exile he was pensioned by Pope Victor, and, later, was associated by Pope Zephyrinus in the government of the Roman church.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various
After some years, he was placed in charge of the cemetery by the bishop or pope, Zephyrinus, and at his death, some time later, by skilful intrigues he succeeded in obtaining the bishopric itself.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 by Various
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