Today is the Feast Day of the Martyrdom of St. Sixtus and Companions
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The Sacrificial Witness of St. Sixtus and His Deacons: A Reflection on Christian Martyrdom The Martyrdom of St. Sixtus and his deacons is a testament to the challenges faced by early Christians. St. Sixtus was the 24th Bishop of Rome, and his pontificate was during a time of intense persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire. The reign of Emperor Valerian, in particular, marked an escalation in hostilities against Christians. It was under his orders that St. Sixtus, along with six of his deacons – Januarius, Vincentius, Magnus, Stephanus, Felicissimus, and Agapitus – faced execution in the catacombs of Rome in 258 AD.
Today is the Feast Day of the Martyrdom of St. Sixtus and Companions
Today is the Feast Day of the Martyrdom of…
Today is the Feast Day of the Martyrdom of St. Sixtus and Companions
The Sacrificial Witness of St. Sixtus and His Deacons: A Reflection on Christian Martyrdom The Martyrdom of St. Sixtus and his deacons is a testament to the challenges faced by early Christians. St. Sixtus was the 24th Bishop of Rome, and his pontificate was during a time of intense persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire. The reign of Emperor Valerian, in particular, marked an escalation in hostilities against Christians. It was under his orders that St. Sixtus, along with six of his deacons – Januarius, Vincentius, Magnus, Stephanus, Felicissimus, and Agapitus – faced execution in the catacombs of Rome in 258 AD.