Pope Saint Sixtus II was born with the given name of Sixtus in the year A.D., and died in 258 A.D. He began his reign as Pope in the year 257 A.D. and ended his reign in the year 258 A.D., during the Early Church. Saint Sixtus II was from Greece, and his papal number is: 24 out of 267 officially recognized Roman Catholic Popes.
Summary: Martyred during Valerian persecution.
Biography:Saint Sixtus II was executed during the Valerian persecution while celebrating the liturgy.
His martyrdom became a powerful symbol of fidelity.
He remains one of the most revered early popes.
