Pope Sixtus II
Pope Sixtus II (died 6 August 258), also written as Pope Xystus II, was Pope from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian.
In the Martyrology
- August 6 Passion of Saint Sixtus II, pope, and companions, martyrs
- August 7 Saints Sixtus II, pope, Agapitus, Felicissimus and companions, deacons, martyrs