Pope Sixtus II
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Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was Pope from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution
Sanctus Systus Grisar
The Martyrdom of Sixtus II at 'Dionysiou Monastery' (1547)
Valerian (emperor)
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Valerian was Roman emperor from 253 to spring 260 AD. He rose to power during a particularly unstable period during the Crisis of the Third Century and appointed his son Gallienus as co-emperor.
Pope Sixtus II
…257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian. According to the Liber Pontificalis, he was a Greek, born in Greece, and was formerly a philosopher. However, this is uncertain, and is disputed by…
Bust, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Radiate of Valerian
A bas relief of Emperor Valerian standing at the background and held captive by King of Kings Shapur I found at Naqsh-e Rustam, Shiraz, Iran. The kneeling man is probably Philip the Arab.
Cameo of Shapur I capturing Valerian at the Battle of Edessa.