# Pope Zephyrinus - Bishop of Rome

URL: https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-zephyrinus
Pontificate: 198/9 – 20 December 217
Number in the papal list: 15
Born-Died: Unknown - 217
Papal era: Early Church
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Zephyrinus

Roman citizen, born in the capital of the Roman Empire. Although not physically martyred (murdered), he is called a martyr for the suffering he endured; feast day 20 December.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Pope Victor I](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-victor-i)
- Next in list: [Antipope Natalius](https://christianity-history.com/popes/antipope-natalius)

## Timeline events during this pontificate
- 203 - [Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/203-martyrdom-of-perpetua-and-felicity)
- 217 - [Schism of Hippolytus](https://christianity-history.com/timeline/217-schism-of-hippolytus)