Daily Archives: 7 August 2006

7 August: Sixtus II, pope and martyr

Today is the feast of St. Sixtus II, Pope and Martyr, and his companions. Who was this fellow? Pope Sixtus (257-258) died as a martyr during the persecution by Emperor Valerian. The Liber Pontificalis say he was a Greek and … Read More

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