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Pope Stephen I
Head of the Catholic Church from 254 to 257 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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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 |
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Born | |
Died | (257-08-02)2 August 257 Rome, Roman Empire |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 2 August, 3 August |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
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