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Cornelius, Saint

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Cornelius, Saint (kôrnēl`yəs), d. 253, pope (251–253); successor of St. Fabian. His rule was marked by the support of St. Cyprian and the opposition of the antipope Novatian Novatian (nōvā`shən), fl. 250, Roman priest, antipope (from 251), and theologian. He opposed the election of St.
..... Click the link for more information. , and by the problem of readmitting to the church Christians who apostatized during persecution. Cornelius was martyred under Gallus. He was succeeded by St. Lucius I. Feast: Sept. 16.
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