Zephyrinus
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If he was a contemporary of Zephyrinus, he probably lived during the pontificate of that bishop of Rome, 199-217 A. D. The Phrygian heresy which Caius combated was Montanism; see below, § 25.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Joseph Cullen Ayer
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
Zahn acutely suggests that it was omitted in the time of Zephyrinus to counteract Monarchian teaching such as the formula: “believe in one God, Jesus Christ.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
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 T. L. (Thomas Louis) Haines
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 W. D. (William Dool) Killen
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