Pope Saint Telesphorus was born in Italy, Europe. He worked in Greece and died between 138 to 139 AD in Rome, Italy. His Feast Day is celebrated on January 5.
| Pope Saint Telesphorus Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Country of Birth | Italy of Europe |
| Profession | N/A |
| Place of Work | Greece |
| Date of Death | 138 to 139 AD |
| Place of Death | Rome, Italy |
| Feast Day | January 5 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Pope Saint Telesphorus Life History
Pope Saint Telesphorus was from Greek, from Calabria. He Celebrated Easter on Sunday but maintained fellowship with communities that did not. Telesforo started the tradition of Christmas Midnight Mass and decided that the Gloria should be sung.
Some legends say he was a hermit before his election, and that he instituted the tradition of Lent, but these are doubtful. Martyred because of conversions caused by his preaching.
Pope Saint Telesphorus Date of birth
Pope Saint Telesphorus was born in Italy, Europe though those dates are not known but we are keeping tabs and soon we will update this information.
Place of Birth
Pope Saint Telesphorus was born in Italy, Europe though those dates are not known but we are keeping tabs and soon we will update this information.
Family Background
There are no data based on who were his family or parents but we are keeping tabs and soon we will update this information.
Profession
Pope Saint Telesphorus was from Greek, from Calabria. He Celebrated Easter on Sunday but maintained fellowship with communities that did not. Telesforo started the tradition of Christmas Midnight Mass and decided that the Gloria should be sung.
Some legends say he was a hermit before his election, and that he instituted the tradition of Lent, but these are doubtful. Martyred because of conversions caused by his preaching.
Pope Saint Telesphorus Date of Death
Pope Saint Telesphorus was martyred between 138 to 139 in Italy, Europe.
Pope Saint Telesphorus Place of Death
Pope Saint Telesphorus was martyred between 138 to 139 in Italy, Europe.
Pope Saint Telesphorus Feast Day
Pope Saint Telesphorus is among the famous Saints whose feast Day is celebrated on January 5 every year.
Beatification
Pope Saint Telesphorus was beatified by Pre Congregation.
Canonization
Pope Saint Telesphorus was canonized by Pre Congregation.
Patron Saint of
There are no details concerning his patron Saints but we are keeping tabs and soon we will update this information.
Saint’s Attributes
He is being attributed with pope with a chalice over which three Hosts hover (may refer to the celebration of Christmas with three Masses said to represent the temporal, spiritual, and eternal birth of Christ) and pope with a chalice with a nearby club (possibly an indication of his martyrdom).
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