Pope Sixtus II
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Pope Sixtus II (Greek: Πάπας Σίξτος Β΄), also written as Pope Xystus II, was bishop of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian.[1]
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Sixtus II | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Early Church |
Papacy began | 31 August 257 |
Papacy ended | 6 August 258 |
Predecessor | Stephen I |
Successor | Dionysius |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown Greece, Roman Empire |
Died | (258-08-06)6 August 258 Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 6/7 August |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
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