Saint Evaristus
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| Saint Evaristus | |
| Feast Day | October 26 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | |
| Birthplace | Antioch (tradition) or Bethlehem (legend) |
| Death Place | Rome, Roman Empire |
| Cause of Death | martyrdom (tradition) |
| Primary Shrine | St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City |
Saint Evaristus (died c. 105–107 AD) was, according to ancient Christian tradition, the fifth bishop of Rome after Saint Peter, Saint Linus, Saint Anacletus (Cletus), and Saint Clement I, thus the fifth pope.[1] He appears in the earliest papal catalogues of Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 180), Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 324), and the Liber Pontificalis, which assign him a pontificate of approximately eight to ten years (c. 97–105 or 99–107 AD).[2]
Historical evidence for Evaristus is extremely limited. The Liber Pontificalis (6th century) states that he was a Greek from Antioch by birth, the son of a Jew named Juda from Bethlehem, and that he divided Rome into seven diaconal districts and ordained fifteen bishops—details now regarded as later fabrications.[3] Earlier sources provide only his name and the length of his pontificate. Tradition holds that he suffered martyrdom and was buried near Saint Peter on the Vatican Hill, though no contemporary evidence confirms this. As an ancient pope, his veneration began in the early Church without formal canonization processes; his feast is 26 October in the Roman Calendar.
Biography
Birth
No reliable historical data exist concerning the birth of Saint Evaristus. The Liber Pontificalis claims he was born in Bethlehem to a Jewish father from that city and later lived in Antioch, but this information cannot be verified and is considered legendary.[4]
Early Life
No information survives regarding Evaristus’ life before his episcopacy.
Occupation
According to the earliest catalogues, Evaristus succeeded Saint Clement I as bishop of Rome around AD 97–99 and led the Church for approximately eight to ten years until c. 105–107.[5]
Vocation
Evaristus’ vocation was that of bishop of Rome during the early 2nd century, a period of continued consolidation for the Roman Christian community under Trajan.
Death
Saint Evaristus died in Rome, with tradition dating his death to c. 105–107 AD. The Roman Martyrology describes him as a martyr buried near Saint Peter on the Vatican Hill, though no contemporary evidence supports martyrdom.[6]
Saint Evaristus met his end through martyrdom, according to long-standing tradition.
Significant events
- Succeeded Saint Clement I as bishop of Rome (c. 97–107 AD), according to the earliest papal lists.
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Legend
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Death location: Rome, Roman Empire
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Canonization
As an ancient bishop of Rome, Saint Evaristus was venerated from the earliest centuries without formal canonization processes. His name appears in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I) and the Roman Martyrology.
Miracles
No authenticated miracles are recorded for Saint Evaristus.
Patronage
No specific patronage is attributed to Saint Evaristus.
Feast day
October 26
Veneration
Saint Evaristus is venerated as the fifth pope with a memorial on 26 October. His name is included in the Roman Canon.
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References
- ↑ "Pope St. Evaristus". New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05621a.htm.
- ↑ "Saint Evaristus". Holy See. https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en/roman_curia/pontifical_committees/archeology/documents/rc_comm_archeo_02001010_evaristo_en.html.
- ↑ "St. Evaristus". Catholic Online. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=38.
- ↑ "Pope St. Evaristus". New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05621a.htm.
- ↑ "Saint Evaristus". Holy See. https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en/roman_curia/pontifical_committees/archeology/documents/rc_comm_archeo_02001010_evaristo_en.html.
- ↑ "St. Evaristus". Catholic Online. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=38.