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St. Dionysius

Pope 260 to 268.

“After the martyrdom of Sixtus II (6 August, 258) the Roman See remained vacant for nearly a year, as the violence of the persecution made it impossible to elect a new head.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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  1. Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), “Pope St. Dionysius”. New Advent edition. newadvent.org

Dates follow the Catholic Encyclopedia’s list of popes; for the earliest popes they are traditional. Photo credits.