Saint Linus, Pope and Martyr

The text **"S. Lini Papae Martyris"** refers to **Saint Linus, Pope and Martyr**. Saint Linus was the second Pope of the Catholic Church, succeeding Saint Peter. He is recognized as a martyr and is commemorated in the liturgy of the Church. The phrase is often seen in traditional Latin Masses and liturgical texts.

Saint Linus was the second Bishop of Rome, succeeding Saint Peter. He served as the bishop from around AD 67 until his death in AD 76. He is recognized as the second Pope by the Catholic Church.

Saint Linus is mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy 4:21), where he is noted to be with Paul the Apostle in Rome near the end of Paul's life. According to early Christian tradition, Linus was entrusted with the office of the episcopate by the apostles Peter and Paul after they had established the Christian church in Rome.

His feast day is celebrated on September 23. Although his martyrdom is doubtful, he is among the martyrs named in the canon of the mass. He was succeeded by Saint Anacletus.

Saint Linus is often depicted in papal vestments and pallium, symbolizing his role as a bishop¹. He is venerated in all Christian denominations that venerate saints.

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