St. Hyginus Quiz

1. Where was St. Hyginus born?
  • Correct Answer: Athens

2. When was St. Hyginus pope?
  • Correct Answer: 136-140

3. Who preceded St. Hyginus?
  • Correct Answer: St. Telesphorus

4. Which of the following is said to have been instituted by St. Hyginus?
  • Correct Answer: Godparents at baptism to newly born

5. Which Gnostic came to Rome during the papacy of St. Hyginus?
  • Correct Answer: Valentinus

6. Which book credits St. Hyginus with organizing the hierarchy?
  • Correct Answer: Liber Pontificalis

7. Where did St. Hyginus die?
  • Correct Answer: Rome

8. Where was St. Hyginus buried?
  • Correct Answer: Vatican Hill

9. Who succeeded St. Hyginus?
  • Correct Answer: St. Pius I

10. When is the feast day of St. Hyginus?
  • Correct Answer: 11-Jan

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