A portrait of St. Sixtus II
St. Sixtus II
d. 258
Feast
August 7 · III c.
Patron of
Popes · Deacons · Martyrs
Order
Pope / Martyr
Pope from 257-258, Greek by origin; arrested while celebrating Mass in the cemetery of Praetextatus on the via Appia under Valerian's edict against Christian assemblies and beheaded with four of his deacons (Januarius, Magnus, Vincent, and Stephen). Roman Canon. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: 258 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Sixtus II is invoked as the patron of popes, deacons, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Sixtus II, 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.