Pontian (died 235 A.D.): bishop of Rome exiled to Sardinia where he was reconciled with Hippolytus; buried in the cemetery of Callixtus. (August 13)
Hippolytus (died 235/36 A.D.): authored Apostolic Tradition; Roman presbyter and stern rigorist; opposed Sabellianism and milder penitential discipline of Pope St. Callixtus (died 222 A.D.); exiled to Sardinia with Pontian; source of Eucharistic Prayer II. (August 13)
also on August 13:
- Cassian, martyr;
- Simplician, bishop;
- Radegund, matron;
- Maximus the Confessor, abbot;
- Benildi (Peter Romançon), religious;
- Wigbert, abbot;
- Nerses Klaiëtsi, bishop
Cassian of Imola (date unknown) was a Christian teacher at Imola, near Ravenna, Italy. He was brought to the governor of the province during the persecution of Christians. Since he refused to sacrifice to the pagan gods, he was hacked to death by his students by order of the governor.
Although listed as a Greek Father of the Church, St. Maximus Homologetes (the Confessor) was the last common Father of both the East and the West. He lived in Rome for many years and collaborated with the popes and other Western leaders to overcome the heresy of Monothelitism (the teaching that Christ had only one will). Learn more.
