Sixtus II
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Sixtus II was a famous Christian teacher born in Greece who became Pope in 257. He ordained Lawrence as a deacon and appointed him Archdeacon of Rome. He was captured on 6 August 258 at the cemetery of St. Callixtus while celebrating the liturgy and was executed immediately under Emperor Valerian's edict.
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When
- First attested
- 257 CE
- Attested period
- 257 – 258
- Historical notes
- Became Pope in 257, executed 6 August 258 during Valerian's persecution of Christians.
Relationships
- teacher of
- Lawrence
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Lawrence encountered the future Pope Sixtus II, a famous teacher born in Greece...When Sixtus became the pope in 257, he ordained the young Lawrence...Pope Sixtus II was captured on 6 August 258...and was executed immediately.”
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