ST CLETUS, POPE AND MARTYR, April 26

ST CLETUS, POPE AND MARTYR

Cletus was a Roman, but probably of Athenian origin. He was the third Pope, reigning from about 80 to 92. He built a small shrine over the tomb of St Peter on the Vatican hill, and was himself buried close to the first Pope. The Colosseum in Rome was inaugurated during his reign.  April 26