79 ⟶ Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome

March 18 – Hyginus, bishop of Rome
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✝️ Nero's Persecution of Christians in Rome

Persecution of Christians in Rome begins under Nero. Peter the Apostle is possibly among those crucified.⟶
Nero's Persecution of Christians in Rome (64)
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✝️ Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome

Linus succeeds Peter, as the second Bishop of Rome.⟶
Linus Becomes Bishop of Rome (67)
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✝️ Martyrdom of Basilissa and Anastasia

Basilissa and Anastasia, Christian martyrs (beheaded)⟶
Martyrdom of Basilissa and Anastasia (69)
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✝️ Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome

March 18 – Hyginus, bishop of Rome⟶
Hyginus Becomes Bishop of Rome (79)
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✝️ Papacy of Linus Begins

Linus, pope of the Catholic Church (approximate date)⟶
Papacy of Linus Begins (79)
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⛪ Evaristus Becomes Pope

Evaristus succeeds Pope Clement I as the fifth pope (according to Catholic tradition; none of the popes until the mid second century is certain).⟶
Evaristus Becomes Pope (97)
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