Pope Urban I
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"Saint Urban" redirects here. For other saints with this name, see Saint Urban (disambiguation).
Pope Urban I, also known as Saint Urban (175?–230) (Latin: Urbanus I), was the bishop of Rome from 222 to 23 May 230.[1] He was born in Rome and succeeded Callixtus I, who had been martyred. It was believed for centuries that Urban I was also martyred. However, recent historical discoveries now lead scholars to believe that he died of natural causes.[2]
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Urban I | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Early Church |
Papacy began | 222 |
Papacy ended | 23 May 230 |
Predecessor | Callixtus I |
Successor | Pontian |
Personal details | |
Born | 175? |
Died | 23 May 230[1] Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 25 May |
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