Pope Sixtus I
Pope Sixtus I (Greek: Σίξτος, c. 42–124/126/128), also spelled Xystus, a Roman of Greek descent, was the bishop of Rome from c. 115 to his death. He succeeded Alexander I and was in turn succeeded by Telesphorus. His feast is celebrated on 6 April.
Sixtus I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
Head reliquary of Pope Sixtus I, Zadar | |
| Church | Early Church |
| Papacy began | c. 115 |
| Papacy ended | c. 124 |
| Predecessor | Alexander I |
| Successor | Telesphorus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 42 |
| Died | 125 (aged c. 82 – 83) Rome, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 6 April |
| Title as Saint | Martyr |
| Other popes named Sixtus | |
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