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St. Hyginus

Pope 136 to 140.

“Irenaeus says (Against Heresies III.3) that the Gnostic Valentine came to Rome in Hyginus's time, remaining there until Anicetus became pontiff.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.