Category:Pope Saint Sixtus II

Pope Sixtus II or Pope Saint Sixtus II (a corruption of Greek Ξυστος, Xystus, "polished") was Pope from August 30, 257 A.D. to August 6, 258 A.D. During the persecution by Emperor Valerian, who reigned from 253–260 A.D., Pope Sixtus II and his companion-martyrs are commemorated with an optional memorial on August 7. His name is used in the Roman Canon of the Mass.

Papacy began: August 30, 257 A.D. Papacy ended: August 6, 258 A.D. Predecessor: Stephen I Successor: Dionysius Personal details: Birth name: Sixtus Born: Unknown date in Greece Died: August 6, 258 A.D. in Rome, Roman Empire