[50] See last note. In Döllinger’s opinion, he only went there to ask for his money.
[51] ἀφανίσας.
[52] Döllinger (ubi cit.) points out that Carpophorus’ speech throws further light on his character. Callistus was a Christian, as Hippolytus admits. Carpophorus’ anxiety to prevent his being sentenced is explained by the fear of losing Callistus’ services, sentence of penal servitude acting as manumission.
[53] Victor’s exact date is uncertain, but he probably succeeded Eleutherus as Pope in A.D. 189 and was himself succeeded by Zephyrinus in 202.
[54] τινὶ σπάδοντι πρεσβυτέρῳ. Some would translate “priest”; but the ordination of a eunuch would be contrary to the Canons.
[55] ἐπιτροπεύων.
[56] Döllinger (op. cit.) thinks there is no doubt from this that Callistus was both condemned and set free as a Christian.
[57] From this, from the intervention of the brethren with Carpophorus and from the favour shown to him by Hyacinthus, Döllinger (op. cit.) draws the conclusion that Callistus’ conduct up to this point must have seemed to the community unlucky rather than criminal.
[58] The famous cemetery in the Via Appia still bearing his name, where many of the early Popes are buried.
[59] ὑποκρίσει.