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Hippolytus of Rome ( / həˈpɑːlɪtəs / hə-PAW-lit-əs, Greek: Ἱππόλυτος; Romanized: Hippólytos, c. 170 – c. 235 AD) was a Bishop of Rome and one of the most important second–third centuries Christian theologians, whose provenance, identity and corpus remain elusive to scholars and historians.
Saint Hippolytus of Rome (born c. 170—died c. 235, Sardinia; Western feast day August 13, Eastern feast day January 30) was a Christian martyr who was also the first antipope (217/218–235).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Saint Hippolytus of Rome (died 235 C.E.), sometimes called Ypolitus (Ippolito (Italian)) was one of the most prolific writers of the early Church. He was born in the second half of the second century, probably in Rome.
- 235 in Sardinia
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- January 30 (martyrdom), August 13
St. Hippolytus of Rome (about 170-236 A.D.) Not much is known of his early life, but we do know that Hippolytus, a Greek, was a pupil of Irenaeus, who was a disciple of Polycarp, who was disciple of John the beloved disciple of Jesus.
Aug 13, 2014 · Hippolytus is accorded special recognition in Church history: Not only is he the first antipope but he is also the only antipope ever canonized! His unique case provides an example of repentence and reconcilation for those who have separated themselves from the Church.
The fact that Hippolytus was a schismatic Bishop of Rome and yet was held in high honour afterwards both as martyr and theologian, explains why as early as the fourth century nothing was known as to his see, for he was not on the list of the Roman bishops.
HIPPOLYTUS OF ROME, ST. Ecclesiastical author, presbyter, antipope, and martyr; b. c. 170; d. Sardinia, 235 or 236. The identity, life, and writings of Hippolytus continue to pose challenges to scholars.
