Pope Zephyrinus, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pope Zephyrinus

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Place of Birth: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Date of Death: 20-Dec-0217

Profession: Catholic priest

Pope Zephyrinus (died 20 December 217) was Bishop of Rome or pope from 199 to his death in 217.
He was born in Rome.
His predecessor was Pope Victor I.
Upon his death on 20 December 217, he was succeeded by his principal advisor, Pope Callixtus I.
He is known for combatting heresies and defending the divinity of Christ.