Pope Hyginus
Memorial
- 11 January
- cultus suppressed in 1969
Profile
Second century pope. Determined the different prerogatives of the clergy, and defined the grades of the ecclesiastical hierarchy. Instituted godparents at baptism to assist the newly born during their Christian life. Decreed that all churches be consecrated.
Formerly listed as a martyr, but there are no direct records, and it was assumed because so many of the early popes were martyred.
Born
- Athenian Greek
Papal Ascension
- c.142
MLA Citation
- “Pope Hyginus“. CatholicSaints.Info. 5 June 2019. Web. 1 March 2021. <>