Pope Stephen I
Stephen I | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rome | |
Relic containing the head of Pope Stephen I, Speyer Cathedral, Germany | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Papacy began | 12 May 254 |
| Papacy ended | 2 August 257 |
| Predecessor | Lucius I |
| Successor | Sixtus II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 2 August 257 Rome, Italy, Roman Empire |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 2 August, 3 August |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Patronage | |
| Other popes named Stephen | |
Pope Stephen I (Greek: Στέφανος Α΄ Latin: Stephanus I) 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.