Hippolytus of Rome
- Born
- unknown
- Died
- c. 235/236, after his exile in 235
- Role
- Presbyter of Rome
- Wrote in
- Greek
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Who he was
A Roman presbyter and writer who clashed with bishops Zephyrinus and Callistus and led a rival community. Exiled to Sardinia in 235 with bishop Pontian, he was reconciled and both died there; he is venerated as a martyr.
- Region
- Italy
- Language
- Greek
- Role
- Presbyter of Rome
- Died
- c. 235/236, after his exile in 235
His writings
3 writings, c. 204–235
c. 222–235
c. 215
c. 204