c. AD 88–99
Clement I
The earliest surviving instance of a Roman bishop intervening in another church's affairs, and a key text on apostolic succession.
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- Years served
- c. AD 88–99
- Biography
- Clement wrote to the church of Corinth to settle a revolt in which presbyters had been deposed.
- Historical context
- The Apostle John may still have been alive; church order was being handed on to a second generation.
- Major events
- The Letter to the Corinthians, c. AD 96
- Major writings
- 1 Clement
- Historical significance
- The earliest surviving instance of a Roman bishop intervening in another church's affairs, and a key text on apostolic succession.
Sources and References
- 1 Clement (full text)newadvent.org