October 26, 2023
In response to the Liber Pontificalis (e-book of the popes), Evaristus was the son of a Hellenic Jew of Bethlehem. He was the fourth successor of Saint Peter, succeeding Saint Clement within the See of Rome in the course of the reign of Trajan. He held the workplace of the papacy for 9 years, dying within the 12 months 112.
It’s written that Evaristus instituted the cardinal monks by dividing Christian Rome into seven areas, or parishes, assigning a priest to every. He additionally appointed seven deacons to attend the bishop.
In most Martyrologies and Pontificals, Evaristus is honored as a martyr though there are not any information stating the small print of his martyrdom.
Pope Saint Evaristus might be buried close to St. Peter’s tomb within the Vatican.
Prayer
Pricey Lord, you gave your servant, Pope Evaristus, the items of knowledge and humility to information your Church on earth. By his loyalty in shepherding the flock, might he proceed to information these on earth who search his intercession. Amen.
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picture: Artaud de Montor (1772–1849) / Public area
