Pope Linus
Pope Linuswas the secondPopeof theCatholic Church,(the official title is Bishop of Rome).[1]He was pope from 67 to 76 C.E.
Linus came fromVolterra,Tuscany.He became a follower ofPeter.Peter was pleased with Linus and introduced him to the teachings ofChristianity.After a time He wasconscratedby Peter as aBishop.He formed a Christian community inRuvo,Apulia.The location where the community of Linus met is now known as the Crypt of San Cleto. He was also sent toBesanconand brought many people to Christianity.[1]
When Peter was put into prison, Linus became the next leader of the Church. He served at a very dangerous time during the reign ofNero.He converted to Christianity the daughter of a Roman official named Saturinus and was for that reason put into prison andbeheaded.He was buried near Peter.[1]
Linus is one of the three popes mentioned by name in theNew Testamentalong withPeterandClement.[2][1]He is recognized as asaint.His feast day is 23 September, the same day as his death.
References
[change|change source]- ↑1.01.11.21.3Charles A. Coulombe,Vicars of Christ: A History of the Popes(NY:Citadel Press, 2003), p. 19
- ↑Richard P. McBrien,Lives of the Popes: The Pontiffs from St. Peter to John Paul II,(San Francisco:Harper San Francisco, 1997), p. 34