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St Eutychian

Pope 275 to 283.

“He succeeded Pope Felix I a few days after the latter's death, and governed the Church from January, 275, until 7 December, 283.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope Saint Eutychianus”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

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