Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268. His task was to reorganise the Catholic Church, after the persecutions of Emperor Valerian I, and the edict of toleration by his successor Gallienus. He also helped rebuild the churches of Cappadocia, devastated by the marauding Goths.
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.
Historical Significance
Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268.
Events Before
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
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.
Events After
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.
Felix I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Felix I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
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 July 22, 259?
- Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268. His task was to reorganise the Catholic Church, after the persecutions of Emperor Valerian I, and the edict of toleration by his successor Gallienus. He also helped rebuild the churches of Cappadocia, devastated by the marauding Goths.
- Why is Saint Dionysius elected as Pope, succeeding Sixtus II significant?
- Pope Dionysius was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 AD to his death on 26 December 268.