Stephen I | |
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Bishop of Rome | |
![]() Relic containing the head of Pope Stephen I, Speyer Cathedral, Germany | |
Church | Early Church |
Papacy began | 12 May 254 |
Papacy ended | 2 August 257 |
Predecessor | Lucius I |
Successor | Sixtus II |
Personal details | |
Born | |
Died | Rome, Roman Empire | 2 August 257
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 2 August, 3 August |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Patronage | |
Other popes named Stephen |
Pope Stephen I (Greek: Στέφανος Α΄ Latin: Stephanus I) was the Bishop of Rome from 12 May 254 to his death on 2 August 257.[1] He was later canonized as a saint and some accounts say he was killed while celebrating Mass.
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