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Anacletus, or Anencletus, was the third pope
(after Saint Peter|St Peter and Pope Linus|St
Linus). His papal name, which is Ancient
Greek|Greek,  signifies one who has been "called
back" to service. He may have been the same person
as Cletus. Eusebius, Irenaeus, Augustine of
Hippo|Augustine and Optatus all suggest that both
names refer to the same individual. On the other
hand, the Liberian Catalogue and the Liber
Pontificalis both state that Anacletus and Cletus
are different persons. 

He is traditionally cited as having been a Roman
citizen, and is said to have been pope for twelve
years, from 77 to 88, when he allegedly died as a
martyr. The Vatican's "Annuario Pontificio" (2003)
gives his dates as 80 to 92. His remains are kept
in Saint Linus Church in Vatican City|The Vatican.
His memorial day is April 26.

Pope|
Predecessor=Pope Linus|Saint Linus|
Successor=Pope Clement I|Saint Clement
I|Dates=79–88

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