Pope Pius I
Pius I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
15th century portrayal of Pope Pius I by Pietro Perugino | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | c. 140 |
| Papacy ended | c. 154 |
| Predecessor | Hyginus |
| Successor | Anicetus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pius c. late 1st century |
| Died | c. 154 Rome, Italy, Roman Empire |
| Parents | Rufinus |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 11 July |
| Other popes named Pius | |
Pius I (Italian: Pio I, Greek: Πίος) was the bishop of Rome from c. 140 to his death c. 154, according to the Annuario Pontificio. His dates are listed as 142 or 146 to 157 or 161, respectively. He is considered to have opposed both the Valentinians and Gnostics during his papacy. He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church with a feast day on 11 July, but it is unclear if he died as a martyr.