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Nothing is known of Soter’s life before he was chosen 12th pope c.166, and not much is known of his pontificate. He forbade women to burn incense in services. He ratified that matrimony was a valid sacrament only if blessed by a priest. He inaugurated Easter as an annual festival in Rome.
Born
- at Fondi, Italy
Papal Ascension
- c.166
Died
- tradition says he was martyred c.175, though no evidence has survived
- buried in the Callistus cemetery in Rome, Italy
Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/pope-saint-soter/
