Pope Victor I was the earliest known African to become pope, born and raised in the Roman Province of Africa, now comprising Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria. As a Roman African prelate of the Catholic Church, he served as the Bishop of Rome in the late second century.

According to sources, he became pope in 189 and passed away in 199. Pope Victor is best known for establishing Easter Sunday as the date for the celebration of Easter. Born probably in Tripolitania, he was later canonized as a saint. His feast day is commemorated on July 28 as \"St Victor I, Pope and Martyr\". He was of Berber origin.

As reported by an anonymous writer quoted by Eusebius, Pope Victor excommunicated Theodotus of Byzantium for espousing the belief that Christ was merely human. However, his most notable contribution was his role in resolving the Quartodeciman controversy. During Pope Victor I tenure as bishop of Rome, a universal dispute arose among Christians regarding the feast of Passover. A synod was convened to address the issue, culminating in the agreement that the paschal fast must conclude on a Sunday.

The Quartodeciman controversy revolved around the date of Easter, with some churches in Asia Minor celebrating on the 14th day of the Jewish month of Nisan, coinciding with Passover, while others, such as the Roman church, observed Easter on a Sunday.

The Quartodeciman controversy underscored the early church\'s struggle to reconcile tradition with evolving practices, ultimately contributing to the development of liturgical practices.