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Sixtus II was the 24th pope and the second of four men to use the name Sixtus. Born in Greece, he was pope for just a short period before becoming a martyr for his position and beliefs.

You can read about the beheading of Pope Saint Sixtus II and his life in this article.

Early Life

Sixtus II was one of the early popes who came from Greece. He was likely born in Athens, Greece circa 215. Athens was then part of Achaea and the Roman Empire.

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Known by the name of Xustos, he was sometimes called Sixtos, which led to him choosing the name of Sixtus II when he became pope.

Saint Stephen

Pope Saint Stephen became the leader of the Church in 254 and held this position for more than three years.

During his papacy, he oversaw issues relating to heretics. The Churches in Rome fought with churches in two other regions about whether heretics could return to the Church and have their baptisms done again.

Sixtus II inherited a Church still fighting over heretics and quickly worked to bri