St. Evaristus

St. Evaristus (born, Antioch?, Syria—died c. 107, Rome; feast day October 6) was the pope from approximately 97 to about 107 during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan. He was the fifth pope and the immediate successor of St. Clement I. Although he is usually called a martyr, his martyrdom is unproved. He was succeeded by St. Alexander I.