Christian feast day: Pope Sixtus I

Pope Sixtus I

Head of the Catholic Church from c. 115 to c. 124

Pope Sixtus I, also spelled Xystus, a Roman of Greek descent, was the bishop of Rome from c. 117 or 119 to his death c. 126 or 128. He succeeded Alexander I and was in turn succeeded by Telesphorus. His feast is celebrated on 6 April.