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St. Sixtus I
pope
Quick Facts
- Died:
- c. 125, Rome?
- Also Known As:
- Saint Xystus I
- Title / Office:
- pope (115-125)
- Notable Works:
- Christianity
St. Sixtus I (born, Rome [Italy]?—died c. 125, Rome?; feast day April 3) was the pope from approximately 115 to about 125. He succeeded St. Alexander I and ruled the church under the Roman emperor Hadrian. Although authoritative sources vary on the dates of his pontificate, they all agree that he reigned for 9 or 10 years. Sixtus’s martyrdom is unproved. He was succeeded by St. Telesphorus.