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Pope Sixtus II (Greek: Πάπας Σίξτος Β΄), also written as Pope Xystus II, was bishop 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 .
Sixtus II, Pope and martyr, and Companions 258 Twelve Holy Brothers 258 Saint Agapius of Spain 259 Candidus 259 Digna and Emerita 259 Fructuosus, Augurius and Eulogius 259 Justin 259 Marian, James, and companions 259 Montanus, Flavian, Julian, Lucius, Victoricus, and 5 Companions 259 Patroclus 259 Polyeuctus 259 Pontian 259
The martyrdom of Saint Sixtus II and his deacons. (Martyre de saint Sixte II et de ses diacres. Cote: Français 185, Fol. 96v . Vies de saints, France, Paris) Felicissimus and Agapitus were two of the six deacons of Pope Sixtus II who were martyred with him on or about 6 August 258, Felicissimus and Agapitus on the same day as the Pope.
Saint Date of Canonization 1. Peter González: 13 December 1741 2. Gerard of Lunel: 1 August 1742 3. Peter de Regalado: 29 June 1746 4. Catherine of Ricci: 29 June 1746 5. Fidelis of Sigmaringen: 29 June 1746 6. Joseph of Leonessa: 29 June 1746 7. Camillus de Lellis: 29 June 1746 8. Agnes of Assisi: 6 November 1751 9. Saturius of Soria: 31 ...
This is an incomplete list of humans and angels whom the Catholic Church has canonized as saints.According to Catholic theology, all saints enjoy the beatific vision.Many of the saints listed here are to be found in the General Roman Calendar, while others may also be found in the Roman Martyrology; [1] still others are particular to local places and their recognition does not extend to the ...
7 August: Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs – optional memorial; 7 August: Saint Cajetan, Priest – optional memorial; 8 August: Saint Dominic, Priest – memorial; 9 August: Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr – optional memorial; 10 August: Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr – feast
Peregrine (Peregrinus) of Auxerre (French: Saint Pèlerin, Italian: San Pellegrino) (d. ca. 261 AD or ca. 304 AD) is venerated as the first bishop of Auxerre and the builder of its first cathedral. A strong local tradition states that he was a priest of Rome appointed by Pope Sixtus II to evangelize this area at the request of the Christians ...
Saint Sixtus of Reims (French: Sixte de Reims) (died c. 300) is considered the first bishop of Reims. [1] According to Hincmar, [2] a 9th-century archbishop of Reims, Sixtus was sent from Rome by Pope Sixtus II to Gaul to assist in Christianizing the region. [3] Another tradition makes him, anachronistically, the disciple of Saint Peter. [4]