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 | | On the other hand, the Roman Church celebrated Easter on Sunday—the weekday of (A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)) Jesus' ((New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion) resurrection. |
 | | Anicetus was the first pope to condemn (A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion) heresy by forbidding (additional info and facts about Montanism) Montanism. |
 | | According to Liber Pontificalis, Anicetus decreed that priests are not allowed to have long hair (perhaps because the Gnostics wore long hair.) Anicetus is reported to have suffered (Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause) martyrdom. |
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