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April 17 · Optional · Red

St Anicetus

(d. c. 166) Syrian-born pope who received the aged Polycarp of Smyrna in Rome to discuss the date of Easter. They could not agree, and parted in full communion, Anicetus yielding the Eucharist to his guest. He is venerated as a martyr of the early Church.

When is the feast of St Anicetus?

The feast is celebrated on April 17 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Anicetus?

The feast of St Anicetus is celebrated on April 17 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Anicetus?

(d. c. 166) Syrian-born pope who received the aged Polycarp of Smyrna in Rome to discuss the date of Easter. They could not agree, and parted in full communion, Anicetus yielding the Eucharist to his guest. He is venerated as a martyr of the early…

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