Pope Sixtus I
Head of the Catholic Church from c. 115 to c. 124 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pope Sixtus I (Greek: Σίξτος, c. 42–124/126/128), also spelled Xystus, a Roman of Greek descent,[1] was the bishop of Rome from c. 115 to his death.[2] He succeeded Alexander I and was in turn succeeded by Telesphorus. His feast is celebrated on 6 April.[2]
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Sixtus I | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
Church | Early Church |
Papacy began | c. 115 |
Papacy ended | c. 124 |
Predecessor | Alexander I |
Successor | Telesphorus |
Personal details | |
Born | 42 |
Died | 125 (aged c. 82 – 83) Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 6 April |
Title as Saint | Martyr |
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