17th April – Saint Pope Anicetus the First
You yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind - Titus Chapter 2, verse 7.
Look forgivingly on Thy flock, Eternal Shepherd, and keep it in Thy constant protection, by the intercession of blessed Anicetus, Thy Martyr and Sovereign Pontiff, who took a firm stand against Gnosticism, and Thou didst constitute Shepherd of the whole Church. Amen!