Sunday, January 10, 2021

Monday Saint of the Day

 

St. Hyginus, Pope



Pope from 137-140, successor to Pope St. Telesphorus. He was a Greek, and probably had a pontificate of four years. St. Hyginius is thought to have been a philosopher before his conversion to Christianity. He had to confront the Gnostic heresy during his reign. St. Hyginius is thought to have been a philosopher before his conversion to Christianity. and Valentinus and Cerdo, leaders of the heresy, who were in Rome at the time. Some lists proclaim him a martyr. 


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