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'''Pope Saint Linus''' (d. [[79]]) was the second leader of the unified [[Roman Catholic Church{{Infobox_Contents |Catholic Church]] in the city of [[Rome]] topic_name = St. The [[Roman Catholic ChurchLinus |Catholic Church]] identifies Linus as the second [[Pope]], immediately following the [[apostle]] [[Saint Peter]], however some Protestant scholars hold Saint Linus to be the first Bishop of Rome, first appointed by Saint Paul, based upon Saint Peter's claim preserved in the ''[[Apostolic Constitutions]]''[http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf07.ix.viii.iv.html (Book VII Section IV)]. subtopics = [[Tertullian]] names [[Pope Clement I|Saint Clement]] to have been the first successor to Saint Peter, most other accounts (except Peter's) have Linus as the first bishop of Rome following St Peter, though they vary significantly on the date of the commencement of his papacy. Most sources suggest that Linus became pope in [[67]], while [[Eusebius]] gives [[69]], the ''[[Catholic Encyclopedia]]'' [[64]], the ''[[Liber Pontificalis]]'' [[56]] and the ''[[Liberian Catalogue]]'' [[55]]. [[Holy See opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |The Vatican]]'s [[2003]] ''[[Annuario Pontificio]]'' cites the year [[68]]. The discrepancy may be explained by Linus already being Saint Peter's adjutor during his lifetime, and some of the sources may incorrectly choose this time. He was Pope for eleven to fifteen years; the ''Liberian Catalogue'' gives a duration of 12 years, 4 months and 12 days. }}

'''Pope Saint Linus''' (d. 79) was the second leader of the unified [[Roman Catholicism|Catholic Church]] in the city of [[Rome]]. The Apostolic Catholic Church Elder identifies Linus as the second [[IrenaeusPope]], a disciple of immediately following the [[Polycarpapostle]] (Born cir. A.D. 130) and later Bishop of [[SmyrnaApostle Peter|Saint Peter]], also confirms however some Protestant scholars hold Saint Linus' appointment. He wrote: "After to be the Holy Apostles founded and set the Church in order (in first Bishop of Rome) they gave over the exercise of the episcopal office to Linus. The same Linus is mentioned , first appointed by St. Saint Paul , based upon Saint Peter's claim preserved in his Epistle to Timothy the ''[[II Tim 4:21Apostolic Constitutions]]''. His successor was Anacletus." <ref>[http://www.newadventccel.org/fathersccel/schaff/0103303anf07.ix.viii.iv.htm html Apostolic Constitutions (Adv. haereses, III, iii, 3Book VII Section IV)]. </ref> Also[[Tertullian]] names [[Pope Clement I|Saint Clement]] as the first successor to Saint Peter, "The apostles, having founded and built up but most other accounts (except Peter's) have Linus as the Church at first bishop of Romefollowing St Peter, committed though they vary significantly on the ministry date of its supervision to the commencement of his papacy. Most sources suggest that Linusbecame pope in 67, while [[Eusebius]] gives 69, the ''[[Catholic Encyclopedia]]'' 64, the ''[[Liber Pontificalis]]'' 56 and the ''[[Liberian Catalogue]]'' 55. This is [[Holy See|The Vatican]]'s 2003 ''[[Annuario Pontificio]]'' cites the year 68. The discrepancy may be explained by Linus mentioned by Paul in already being Saint Peter's adjutor during his Epistle lifetime, and some of the sources may incorrectly choose this time. He was Pope for eleven to Timothyfifteen years; the ''Liberian Catalogue'' gives a duration of 12 years, 4 months and 12 days." (Irenaei Opera Lib. III. C.I.)

Almost nothing is known Saint Peter's view, preserved in the ''Apostolic Constitutions'', comment on the appointment of his lifeSaint Linus as Rome's first Bishop. According to Zedler his mother was [[Claudia Rufina | Claudia]], his father Herculeanus. All of the writings Saint Peter writes: ''"Now concerning those bishops which were thought to have been written by Linus actually turned out to be fiction or unprovableordained in our lifetime, we let you know that they are these: ... The decree for women to keep their heads covered while in Of the church is probably not issued by himof Rome, as Linus the son of Claudia was claimed for a long time. The apocryphal Latin account of the first, ordained by Paul; and Clemens, after Linus’ death of , the apostles second, ordained by me Peter."'' Peter's words are credible since Paul arrived in Rome prior to Peter , and therefore Paul is falsely attributed to Linus (it was actually written in the [[6th century]])a more likely position to appoint a Bishop.

Sources also vary on the date of his death. Most suggest that he died in The Apostolic Church Elder [[79Irenaeus]], while the ''Liber Pontificalis'' gives 67, a disciple of [[Johann Heinrich Zedler|ZedlerPolycarp]] [[78]], (Born c. A.D. 130) and Eusebius [[81]]. Many sources&mdash;especially the ''Liber Pontificalis'', but not later Bishop of [[Irenaeus]]&mdash;claim he died a [[martyrSmyrna]], but as there was no persecution in the time of Linus' death, most historians regard also confirms Linus' martyrdom rather improbableappointment. Nevertheless, his memorial He wrote: "After the Holy Apostles founded and set the Church in order (feast dayin Rome) is [[September 23]], they gave over the day exercise of his martyrdom according the episcopal office to the ''Liber Pontificalis''Linus. The same work also claims that Linus was buried on the [is mentioned by St. Paul in his Epistle to Timothy [Vatican Hill]II Tim 4:21]. In the His successor was Anacletus." <ref>[[7th centuryhttp://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0103303.htm Adv. haereses, III, iii, 3]] an inscription was found near </ref> Also, "The apostles, having founded and built up the Church at Rome, committed the confessional ministry of St Peter, which was believed its supervision to contain Linus. This is the name Linusmentioned by Paul in his Epistle to Timothy." <ref>Irenaei Opera Lib. III. C.I.</ref>

Almost nothing is known of his life. According to Zedler his mother was [[Claudia Rufina | Claudia]], his father Herculeanus. All of the writings which were thought to have been written by Linus actually turned out to be fiction or unprovable. The decree for women to keep their heads covered while in church is probably not issued by him, as was claimed for a long time. The apocryphal Latin account of the death of the apostles Peter and Paul is falsely attributed to Linus (it was actually written in the 6th century).  Sources also vary on the date of his death. Most suggest that he died in 79, while the ''Liber Pontificalis'' gives 67, [[Johann Heinrich Zedler|Zedler]] 78, and Eusebius 81. Many sources&mdash;especially the ''Liber Pontificalis'', but not [[Irenaeus]]&mdash;claim he died a [[martyr]], but as there was no persecution in the time of Linus' death, most historians regard Linus' martyrdom rather improbable. Nevertheless, his memorial (feast day) is September 23, the day of his martyrdom according to the ''Liber Pontificalis''. The same work also claims that Linus was buried on the [[Vatican Hill]]. In the 7th century an inscription was found near the confessional of St Peter, which was believed to contain the name Linus. ==Quotes== ==References== {{Popereflist}}   ==Links==   {{start box}}{{succession|Predecessorbefore=[[Apostle Peter|Saint Peter]]|Successortitle=[[Pope Anacletus|Saint Anacletus]]|Datesyears=67&ndash;79|after= [[Pope Anacletus|Saint Anacletus]]|}}{{end box}} {{returnto}} [[Roman Catholicism]] -> [[Pope]] [[Category:Saints]][[Category:Catholic Church]]