April 17
Saints of the Day
 

Saint Anicetus, Pope, d. 166
The eleventh successor of Saint Peter, one of the 78 martyrs our of 248 Popes

    Decreed that clergy should not have long hair. Confirmed the celebration of Easter according to the tradition of Saint Peter, and allowed Saint Polycarp of Smyrna and the Eastern Christians to celebrate Easter on the 14th day of Nisan, regardless of whether it fell on Sunday. Strongly opposed Gnosticism.

Born in Syria

Papal Ascension 155

Died 166

More Information:
    http://www.magnificat.ca/cal/engl/04-17.htm#anicet
    http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/pope0011.htm
 

Saints of April 17:
http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0417.htm