Pope Soter

Soterus, also Soter, († 174 or 175 ) also referred to as Pope of Mercy, was bishop of Rome 166-174 or 175

Soter was born in Fondi (Italy ) and died, according to legend, a martyr at the time of persecution of Christians under Marcus Aurelius. He was buried in St. Callistus catacombs in Rome.

His feast day is 22 April.

Soter (Greek Σωτήρ ) means Savior, Savior, Savior.