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Sentence Examples
Polycarp, c 156, tried and failed to persuade Anicetus, Bishop of Rome, to have the West celebrate Easter on 14 Nisan, as in the East.
Neither Polycarp nor Anicetus persuaded the other, but they did not consider the matter schismatic either, parting in peace and leaving the question unsettled.
Examples from Classical Literature
Anicetus showed himself prompt to crime, and Nero thanked him in a rapture of gratitude.
Suddenly a whistle was heard from near the prow, where Anicetus was standing.
In silent determination the soldiers surrounded her couch, and Anicetus was the first to strike her with a stick.
As he was speaking Anicetus foxily let fall a dagger between his legs.
At that moment Anicetus entered the room, followed by two other ruffians.
The interview between Polycarp and Anicetus was very cordial.
And then, handing her to the charge of Anicetus, he turned hastily away.
Before he was admitted Nero whispered something to Anicetus.
Nero seemed overjoyed at finding Anicetus so ready to meet his wishes.
Anicetus was notified that the blame of the whole conspiracy was on him.
