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St. Eleutherius
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St. Eleutherius

174-189 AD

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174 AD Became Pope
189 AD End of reign

✝ Biography

Pope Eleutherius (Greek: ΕλΡυθέριος; died 24 May 189), also known as Eleutherus (Greek: ΕλΡύθΡρος), was the bishop of Rome from c. 174 until his death in 189. His pontificate is alternatively dated to 171–185 or 177–193. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He is linked to a number of legends, one of them credited him with receiving a letter from "Lucius, King of Britain". As of 2026, he is the only Pope named Eleutherius. Pope Eleutherius (Greek: ΕλΡυθέριος; died 24 May 189), also known as Eleutherus (Greek: ΕλΡύθΡρος), was the bishop of Rome from c. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. As of 2026, he is the only Pope named Eleutherius.

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