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| − | |}Saint [[ | + | |}Saint '''Clement''', [[martyr]], also known as '''[[Clement of Rome]]''' was elected [[Bishop of Rome]] and [[pope]] in 88, the third successor after the martyrdom of [[Saint Peter]]. He is famous for the ''Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians'' attributed to him, as written in the name of the Church of Rome to the Church of the Corinthians addressing the controversy of [[schism]] among the younger [[clergy]] and admonishing them to humility and obedience under threat of [[sin]]ning against God if they dared to disobey this letter as the word of God. He restored the [[sacrament]] of [[confirmation]] according to the rite of Saint Peter. To his time is attributed the use of "[[Amen]]" in [[Religion|religious]] ceremonies. He was banished by Emperor [[Trajan]] to [[Pontus]], and was thrown into the sea with an anchor around his neck. |
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Saint Clement, martyr, also known as Clement of Rome was elected Bishop of Rome and pope in 88, the third successor after the martyrdom of Saint Peter. He is famous for the Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians attributed to him, as written in the name of the Church of Rome to the Church of the Corinthians addressing the controversy of schism among the younger clergy and admonishing them to humility and obedience under threat of sinning against God if they dared to disobey this letter as the word of God. He restored the sacrament of confirmation according to the rite of Saint Peter. To his time is attributed the use of "Amen" in religious ceremonies. He was banished by Emperor Trajan to Pontus, and was thrown into the sea with an anchor around his neck.