Clement I Pope of Rome (apr 26, 88 – nov 23, 99)
Description:
Pope #4; The first Apostolic Father of the Church. Wrote the nearly canonical letter to the church in Corinth in what was to be the first act of quasi-papal primacy. Imprisoned under Trajan and martyred: tied to an anchor and thrown into the sea.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 26, 88
nov 23, 99
~ 11 years