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Sixtus II

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Also known as Pope Sixtus II

Bishop of Rome from 257 to 258

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Sixtus II was a Christian bishop of Rome who led the Church for about a year during the mid-third century. He matters historically as part of the early line of papal leadership during a period when Christians faced persecution under Roman rule.

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Pope Sixtus II (Greek: Πάπας Σίξτος Β΄; died 6 August 258), also written as Pope Xystus II, was the 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.

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