A portrait of St. Callistus I
St. Callistus I
Feast
October 14 · III c.
Patron of
Popes · Rome · Church leadership
Order
Pope / Martyr
Pope from 217 to 222, formerly a slave imprisoned in the Sardinian mines for the faith; opposed by the rigorist antipope Hippolytus over his pastoral leniency in admitting penitents back to communion. Martyred c. 222. Feast October 14.
Life & Times
Also known as: Calixtus · From: Unknown / region not yet identified.
Patronage
St. Callistus I is invoked as the patron of popes, rome, church leadership. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Callistus I, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.