Saint Hippolytus

"Christ, like a skillful physician, understands the weakness of men. He loves to teach the ignorant and the erring he turns again to his own true way. He is easily found by those who live by faith and to those of pure eye and holy heart, who desire to knock at the door, he opens immediately."
- Saint Hippolytus (170 - 235)

Today is the feast day of Saint Hippolytus. Hippolytus was the only antipope to become a saint. Hippolytus was killed in Sardinia with others after being exiled there. Before he died, he became reconciled with the Church. 

Saint Hippolytus, pray for us!

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Quote, Picture, and Information Taken From: 

http://faithofthefatherssaintquote.blogspot.com/2005/09/saint-quote-saint-hippolytus.html

http://www.wikiart.org/en/dirk-bouts/martyrdom-of-st-hippolytus-the-central-panel-from-st-hippolytus-triptych-1475

http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3786