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Stephen I

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Stephen I

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Also known as Pope Stephen I, Stephen, Stephanus I

Pope and Bishop of Rome from 254 to 257

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Stephen I was a Pope and Bishop of Rome who led the Catholic Church from 254 to 257. He is historically significant as an early Christian leader during a period when the Church was still developing its practices and authority.

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Place of birth
Rome
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic priest
Position held
Pope
Religion
Catholic Church
Image
Stephen I.jpg
Work location
Rome
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Commons category
Stephanus I
date of birth
0200-00-00
date of death
0257-08-02
canonization status
hieromartyr
time period
Roman Empire
cause of death
decapitation
feast day
August 2
place of burial
Hvar Cathedral
lifestyle
mysticism
name in native language
Stephanus I
described by source
Wikitólica
subject has role
Pope
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Pope Stephen I (Greek: Στέφανος Α΄ Latin: Stephanus I; died 2 August 257) was the Bishop of Rome from 12 May 254 to his death on 2 August 257. He was later canonized as a saint and some accounts say he was killed while celebrating Mass.

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