Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was The Pope 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.
Pope St Sixtus II beheaded in Rome under persecutions by Roman Emperor Valerian
Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was The Pope of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258.
Historical Significance
Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was The Pope of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258.
Events Before
The Battle of Abrittus in the Balkans won by the Goths against the Romans. Roman Emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus
The Battle of Abrittus in the Balkans won by the Goths against the Romans. Roman Emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus are killed
St Lucius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Lucius I was the bishop of Rome from 25 June 253 to his death on 5 March 254. He was banished soon after his consecration, but gained permission to return.
Stephan I succeeds Lucius I as Catholic Pope
Stephan I succeeds Lucius I as Catholic Pope
St Stephen I's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St Stephen I's death ends his reign as Catholic Pope
St Sixtus II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St Sixtus II begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Events After
Saint Dionysius elected as Pope, succeeding Sixtus II
Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268.
Saint Dionysius, Roman Pope (259-260), dies
Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268.
More from the 250s
St. Fabian ends his reign as pope of the Catholic Church (236-250)
Pope Fabian (Latin: Fabianus) was the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church from 10 January 236 until his death on 20 January 250, succeeding Anterus.
Stephan I succeeds Lucius I as Catholic Pope
Stephan I succeeds Lucius I as Catholic Pope
St Lucius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Lucius I was the bishop of Rome from 25 June 253 to his death on 5 March 254. He was banished soon after his consecration, but gained permission to return.
The Battle of Abrittus in the Balkans won by the Goths against the Romans. Roman Emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus
The Battle of Abrittus in the Balkans won by the Goths against the Romans. Roman Emperors Decius and Herennius Etruscus are killed
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 6, 258?
- Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was The Pope 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.
- Why is Pope St Sixtus II beheaded in Rome under persecutions by Roman Emperor Valerian significant?
- Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was The Pope of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258.