Pope Sixtus III
Head of the Catholic Church from 432 to 440 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pope Sixtus III was the bishop of Rome from 31 July 432 to his death on 18 August 440. His ascension to the papacy is associated with a period of increased construction in the city of Rome. His feast day is celebrated by Catholics on 28 March.
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Sixtus III | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Papacy began | 31 July 432 |
Papacy ended | 18 August 440 |
Predecessor | Celestine I |
Successor | Leo I |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 390 |
Died | 18 August 440(440-08-18) (aged 49–50) Gaul, Western Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 28 March |
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