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. He was mistakenly classified as a martyr in the persecution by Emperor Valerian, which did not begin until after Lucius' death.
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.
Historical Significance
Pope Lucius I was the bishop of Rome from 25 June 253 to his death on 5 March 254.
Events Before
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.
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
Events After
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on June 25, 253?
- 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. He was mistakenly classified as a martyr in the persecution by Emperor Valerian, which did not begin until after Lucius' death.
- Why is St Lucius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope significant?
- Pope Lucius I was the bishop of Rome from 25 June 253 to his death on 5 March 254.