Pope Saint Stephen I was born with the given name of Stephen in the year A.D., and died in 257 A.D. He began his reign as Pope in the year 254 A.D. and ended his reign in the year 257 A.D., during the Early Church. Saint Stephen I was from Rome, and his papal number is: 23 out of 267 officially recognized Roman Catholic Popes.
Summary: Pope involved in baptism controversy.
Biography:Saint Stephen I engaged in disputes over the validity of baptisms performed by heretics, asserting the Church’s authority.
His decisions influenced sacramental theology.
He is venerated as a martyr.
