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'''Saint Hippolytus''' (2nd century AD – 235 AD) was a Roman [[priest]], [[theologian]], and [[martyr]], known for his writings and opposition to heretical popes. Born likely in [[Rome]], [[Roman Empire]], he served as a presbyter and was exiled to Sardinia, where he died. Canonized pre-Congregation, he is venerated for his scholarship.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Hippolytus |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-hippolytus/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>
Hippolytus is the patron saint of horses, prison guards, and [[Rome]], with his [[feast day]] on 13 August. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], his relics at the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, [[Rome]], draw pilgrims. His *Refutation of All Heresies* endures.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Hippolytus |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=241 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>
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'''Saint Hippolytus''' (2nd century AD – 235 AD) was a Roman [[priest]], [[theologian]], and [[martyr]], known for his writings and opposition to heretical popes. Born likely in [[Rome]], [[Roman Empire]], he served as a presbyter and was exiled to Sardinia, where he died. Canonized pre-Congregation, he is venerated for his scholarship.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Hippolytus |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-hippolytus/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>
Hippolytus is the patron saint of horses, prison guards, and [[Rome]], with his [[feast day]] on 13 August. Honored in Catholic, [[Orthodox Christianity]], and [[Anglican Communion]], his relics at the Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, [[Rome]], draw pilgrims. His *Refutation of All Heresies* endures.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Hippolytus |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=241 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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