Pope Sixtus II (also written as Pope Xystus II) (†258), was bishop of Rome from 31 August 257 until his death. He was martyred along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Valerian. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church as one of the pre-Schism "Orthodox Popes of Rome". His feast day is 6/7 August.
Pope Sixtus III (†440) was the bishop of Rome from 31 July 432 to his death. His ascension to the papacy is associated with a period of increased construction in the city of Rome. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church as one of the pre-Schism "Orthodox Popes of Rome". His feast day is celebrated by Catholics on 28 March.
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