Pope Dionysius

Pope Dionysius (Greek: Διονύσιος) was the bishop of Rome from 22 July 259 to his death on 26 December 268. His task was to reorganize the Roman church, after the persecutions of Emperor Valerian I and the edict of toleration by his successor Gallienus. He also helped rebuild the churches of Cappadocia, devastated by the marauding Goths.

"Saint Dionysius" redirects here. For other uses, see Saint Dionysius (disambiguation). For the Alexandrian pope, see Pope Dionysius of Alexandria.
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Dionysius
Bishop of Rome
ChurchEarly Christianity
Papacy began22 July 259
Papacy ended26 December 268
PredecessorSixtus II
SuccessorFelix I
Personal details
Died(268-12-26)26 December 268
Rome, Roman Empire
Sainthood
Feast day26 December
Venerated inCatholic Church
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