Pope Sixtus II
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Greece |
| Died | Rome |
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| Successor | Dionysius |
| Predecessor | Pope Stephen I |
| Term ended | August 6, 258 AD |
| Books | Sentences of Sextus |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Feast day | 6/7 August |
| Papaci began | 31 August 257 |
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| ID | 1121995 |
Pope Sixtus II Life story
Pope Sixtus II was bishop of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was martyred along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian.