Sixtus II
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Pope Sixtus II
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The Liber Pontificalis says that he was a Greek; however, this is believed to be a confusion with a Greek philospher of the same name (Xystus).Novatian Schism
He restored the relations with the churches of African and Asia Minor, which had been broken off by his predecessor over the controversy of readmitting lapsed Christians.Death
He was martyred under the persecution of Emperor Valerian, which ordered that all church leaders be put to death.Rulers & Events:
253-260: Roman Emperor, Valerian
253-268: Roman Emperor, Gallienus
258: Letters of Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, claims Christians
are forging his letters to discredit him
