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St Stephen I

Pope 254 to 257.

“Although there is some doubt as to the dates connected with the pontificate of Stephen, it is generally believed that he was consecrated 12 May, 254, and that he died 2 August, 257.”

Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)1

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Notes

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

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