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St. Soter
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St. Soter (born, Fondi, Latium [Italy]ādied c. 175, Rome; feast day April 22) was the pope from about 166 to about 175.
Succeeding St. Anicetus as pope, Soter sent a letter and alms to the church of Corinth, whose bishop, St. Dionysius, replied in a letter that acknowledged Soterās affection and theological advice. Soter continued Pope Anicetusās attack against Montanism, a heresy that emphasized prophecy and rigid moral norms. Although no account of Soterās death survives, he is honoured as a martyr. He was succeeded by St. Eleutherius.
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