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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.
St. Sixtus II ; feast day August 7) was the pope from 257 to 258, and is one of the early Roman church’s most venerated martyrs. He was elected in August 257 to succeed St. Stephen I, during whose pontificate there arose a conflict with certain Eastern churches over the rebaptism of converted.
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August 7: Saint Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs—Optional Memorial. Unknown–c. 258 Patron Saint of Bellegra, Italy Pre-Congregation canonization. In the first and second centuries, various Roman emperors exiled, tortured, and killed Christians.
Pius II granted (1460) the feast with a vigil to the Duke of Saxony. It was taken up by many dioceses , but at the end of the Middle Ages , it was still missing in many calendars (Grotefend, "Zeitrechnung", III, 137).
New Saints canonized by Pope Francis. A Roman of Greek descent, Sixtus was elected to the papacy in 257. He repaired the rift between the sees of Rome and Carthage that had developed over the issue of baptism and rebaptism.
Pope Saint Sixtus II is one of the only popes in history who ruled for less than one year. His papacy lasted for around 341 days. The Catholic Church canonized Pope Sixtus II and celebrate his feast day on August 6-7 every year, which is his believed date of death.
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Aug 7, 2023 · Pope Saint Sixtus II, also known as Saint Sixtus II of Rome, was a Roman Catholic Pope and a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. He is venerated as a martyr and is the patron saint of deacons.
