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Pope Victor I

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Pope Victor I was a Roman African prelate who served as bishop of Rome in the late second century, becoming pope in 189 and dying in 199. Born in the Roman province of Africa and of Berber origin, he was later venerated as a saint and martyr, with his feast day celebrated on 28 July.

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